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About Minden
City in Nebraska, United StatesMinden is a city in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The city serves as the county seat of Kearney County. The population was 3,118 at the 2020 census. It is home to the Pioneer Village museum complex of 28 buildings.
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How Minden ranks
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Housing in Minden
The typical Minden home is worth about $207,000, up 9.1% in a year, 26% below the Nebraska typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Minden
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Minden's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Health in Minden
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 72% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 90% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Nebraska
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.
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Schools in Minden
All Minden schools →School Grade B
The public schools Minden’s kids attend outperform 59% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NE. Ratings are from neighbors.
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