The Town FilesMinden, Louisiana
City in Webster Parish · population 11,928 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $130,200
- Household income
- $34,294
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 38.5
Minden is a city of 11,928 people in Webster Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $130,200, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better transit than 87% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 86% of Louisiana towns, hipper than 80% of Louisiana towns.
How Minden ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Minden is worth $130,200, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $34,294, which is more affordable than 23% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $895 a month. 49.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Minden | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $130,200 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $895 | $887 |
| Median household income | $34,294 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 49.4% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Minden
| People | Minden | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.7% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 63.5% | 84.6% |
Weather in Minden
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 34.2°F. About 57.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 87 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Minden since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 25, 1982 about 2.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 24, 2010.
Severe weather in Webster Parish since 1996
Webster Parish has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Webster Parish
Webster Parish had 11,054 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,290 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Minden itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Minden
5 public schools with 2,324 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minden High School | 9-12 | 761 | 14.4 |
| Webster Junior High School | 6-8 | 508 | 14.9 |
| J. A. Phillips Elementary School | PK-1 | 444 | 17.8 |
| J. L. Jones Elementary School | 2-3 | 315 | 17.5 |
| E. S. Richardson Elementary School | 4-5 | 296 | 16.4 |
Towns near Minden
- Haughton, LA14.9 mi · 4,539 people · home $234,100
- Homer, LA17.3 mi · 2,747 people · home $80,700
- Eastwood, LA17.3 mi · 4,390 people · home $258,100
- Red Chute, LA20.1 mi · 7,065 people · home $219,100
- Arcadia, LA21.0 mi · 2,746 people · home $93,700
- Bossier City, LA23.2 mi · 62,701 people · home $202,100
- Springhill, LA28.6 mi · 4,801 people · home $97,500
Minden questions
Is Minden, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Minden scores better for retirees than 55% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 22%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Minden?
The median owner-occupied home in Minden is valued at $130,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,294, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $895 a month.
What is the weather like in Minden?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 34.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Minden get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Minden since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 25, 1982. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)