The Kearney County Courthouse is a historic building in Minden, Nebraska, and the courthouse of Kearney County, Nebraska. It was the third building to house the county courthouse when it was completed in 1906–1907.

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About Minden

City in Nebraska, United States

1876Established

3,118Population

2.2 sq miArea

2,172 ftElevation

Minden 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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#7Most walkable in NE #11Lowest depression in NE #17Fewest smokers in NE All NE rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code68959

Area code308

Living in Minden

Housing in Minden

$207K▲ 9.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

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.

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Safety in Minden

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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.

Violent crime per 1,000

Minden 1

Nebraska 2.2

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Minden 0.3

Nebraska 14

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Minden

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About one in 4 of Minden’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Kearney (22%), Hastings (5%) and Grand Island (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Kearney

22%

Hastings

Grand Island

Lincoln

26%Work in townlive and work in Minden 16 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 931Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Minden

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 72% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 90% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Nebraska

1worse than NE

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.6%More adults who have had cancerNE 8.3% · worse

Care nearby

Kearney County Health Services HospitalMinden · 1.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Heartland Health Center - HastingsHastings · 31.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Minden · CMS · HRSAHealth in Minden →

Natural hazards in Minden

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.

🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Minden flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Minden

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Climate in Minden

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Minden has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 17°Winter

63° / 37°Spring

85° / 61°Summer

65° / 39°Fall

How much snow does Minden get?About 25 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 12, with the last in spring around Apr 26.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Minden

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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.

#16Best public schoolsof 57 in NE

DistrictMINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLSSchools3

Minden East Elementary School AElementary · Grades PK–3 · 239 students C L Jones Middle School B-Middle · Grades 4–8 · 283 students Minden High School BHigh · Grades 9–12 · 272 students

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.