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Minden, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 593 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +5.1%
 
Males: 359  (60.7%)
Females: 234  (39.3%)
Median resident age:

34.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51553.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $82,456 (it was $42,054 in 2000)
Minden:

$82,456
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,798 (it was $19,048 in 2000)

Minden city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $184,648 (it was $96,700 in 2000)
Minden:

$184,648
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $196,789; detached houses: $191,474

Median gross rent in 2022: $656.

March 2022 cost of living index in Minden: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.9%

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  • Races in Minden, IA (2022)
    • 68294.1%White alone
    • 202.8%Two or more races
    • 101.4%Hispanic
    • 50.7%Asian alone

Races in Minden detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Minden, Iowa as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Minden is 128 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (59.1%), American (18.4%), European (4.1%), English (2.0%), Danish (1.5%), Irish (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/6/1880

Elevation: 1204 feet

Land area: 0.35 square miles.

Population density: 1,686 people per square mile   (low).

Minden, Iowa map

6 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.8%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,303 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,442 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (22.2 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (28.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (407.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Neola, IA (2.0 miles ),
Shelby, IA (2.4 miles ),
Bentley, IA (2.7 miles),
Persia, IA (2.8 miles ),
Underwood, IA (3.0 miles ),
Tennant, IA (3.2 miles),
Avoca, IA (3.3 miles ),
Hancock, IA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.47 N, Longitude: 95.54 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Minden, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Minden, IA in 2022
Minden satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $165,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $135,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $195,000
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $159,500
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $103,300
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $97,200
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $111,700
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $156,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $95,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Minden, IA residents
Average permit cost in Minden, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +32 (+6.0%).
Most common industries in Minden, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.0%)
  • Health care (8.6%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (4.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Truck transportation (5.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.3%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (3.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (16.1%)
  • Health care (16.1%)
  • Educational services (13.4%)
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (4.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Minden, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (11.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)

Average climate in Minden, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Minden, Iowa average temperatures Minden, Iowa average precipitation Minden, Iowa humidity Minden, Iowa wind speed Minden, Iowa snowfall Minden, Iowa sunshine Minden, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 64.9. This is about average.

City:

64.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2007 was 0.508. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 24.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.508
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.643. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.643
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.1
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2002 was 0.0298. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0298
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Minden-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/26/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.4 miles away from the Minden city center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/6/1975, a category F4 tornado 28.0 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 133 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Minden-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 286% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 356.6 miles away from Minden center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 415.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 194.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 257.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 310.7 miles away from Minden center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 75.3 miles away from Minden center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Pottawattamie County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 7, Snows: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Minden topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Minden:

  • REM IOWA-BIRCH COTTAGE (Hospital, about 6 miles away; SHELBY, IA)
  • AVOCA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; AVOCA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Minden:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 19 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 5,344)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 25 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • Creighton University (about 26 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 27 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 29 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Bellevue University (about 30 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 73 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Minden: Minden City Hall (A), Minden Community Hall (B), Minden Volunteer Fire and Rescue (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Minden include: United Church of Christ (A), Harvest Alliance Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Mid-Town Motel (205 Broadway).

Pottawattamie County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

71.1%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Minden (2011 data):

  • Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Neola, Iowa: Minden Branch at 301 Broadway, branch established on 1931/04/09. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $55.9 mil, Deposits: $50.4 mil, headquarters in Neola, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Fmsb Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Minden:

Marital status in Minden, IA
  • Never married: 29.1%
  • Now married: 62.8%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 1.9%
  • Divorced: 5.8%

For population 25 years and over in Minden:

  • High school or higher: 99.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Minden, IA (based on Pottawattamie County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant13,43043
Evangelical Protestant11,36956
Catholic8,9479
Other2,3849
Orthodox801
None56,948-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
Pottawattamie County:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.22 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Pottawattamie County:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 51
Pottawattamie County:

5.71 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 44
This county:

4.92 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.0%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Pottawattamie County:

29.7%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Pottawattamie County:

16.7%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Minden:

40.5%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Minden:

46.5%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Minden:

28.3
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

34.0%
Iowa:

21.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

17.6%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Minden:

60.4%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

84.6%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Minden, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 1$6,211$74,5321$2,165
Water Supply 1$6,211$74,5321$736
Parks and Recreation 1$6,211$74,5321$736
Sewerage 1$6,211$74,5321$9,588
Financial Administration 0$0 1$778
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$5,747
Totals for Government 4$24,844$74,53213$19,749

Minden government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $139,000 ($234.40)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $129,000 ($217.54)
    Regular Highways: $94,000 ($158.52)
    Sewerage: $66,000 ($111.30)
    Local Fire Protection: $50,000 ($84.32)
    Solid Waste Management: $36,000 ($60.71)
    Financial Administration: $35,000 ($59.02)
    General - Other: $33,000 ($55.65)
    Health - Other: $12,000 ($20.24)
    Police Protection: $10,000 ($16.86)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($6.75)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($5.06)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($3.37)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($1.69)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $18,000 ($30.35)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $10,000 ($16.86)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $122,000 ($205.73)

Minden government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $64,000 ($107.93)
    Solid Waste Management: $38,000 ($64.08)
    Other: $17,000 ($28.67)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $34,000 ($57.34)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $8,000 ($13.49)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($1.69)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.69)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($1.69)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $78,000 ($131.53)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $74,000 ($124.79)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($1.69)
  • Tax - Property: $256,000 ($431.70)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $73,000 ($123.10)
    Public Utilities Sales: $6,000 ($10.12)

Minden government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $725,000 ($1222.60)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $634,000 ($1069.14)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $91,000 ($153.46)

Minden government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $748,000 ($1261.38)

Strongest AM radio stations in Minden:

  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KCRO (660 AM; 1 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: ETERNAL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Minden:

  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEZO-FM (92.3 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQCH (94.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQKQ-FM (98.5 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSRZ (104.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KIWR (89.7 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KEFM (96.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WEBSTER COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KVNO (90.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIV. OF NEBRASKA)
  • KLTQ (101.9 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGBI-FM (100.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)
  • KIOS-FM (91.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 001)
  • KKCD (105.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KNOD (105.3 FM; HARLAN, IA; Owner: WIRELESS BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KRQC (93.3 FM; BENNINGTON, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVSS (88.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K299AK (107.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: BAER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Minden:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KVSS-LP (Channel 67; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • K61GA (Channel 61; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KKAZ-CA (Channel 24; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)

Minden fatal accident list:

Apr 3, 2021 11:55 PM, Cr-G18/Tamarack Rd/Main St, Lat: 41.462989, Lon: -95.548417, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 10, 2017 07:25 PM, Lincoln St, Main St, Lat: 41.463997, Lon: -95.545819, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 21, 2007 01:50 AM, Sr-83, Park St, Lat: 41.465364, Lon: -95.544286, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 8, 1982 02:40 AM, L-66, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 9, 1982 12:10 AM, L-66, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 213ft / 64.7mTotal length
  • 74,850Total average daily traffic
  • 29,264Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Minden, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31950-1959
  • 101960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Minden, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Minden)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Ia 191 2 Mi N Of Neola (Lat: 41.470000 Lon: -95.600278), Call Sign: WBF72,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.180 MHz, 156.060 MHz, Grant Date: 01/29/2013, Expiration Date: 02/03/2023, Cancellation Date: 01/31/2023, Registrant: State Of, Dot Iowa, 800 Lincoln Way, Building 6, Comm, Attention Steve Gray, Ames, IA 50010, Phone: (515) 239-1552, Fax: (515) 232-6739, Email:

  • Lat: 41.460417 Lon: -95.556417, Call Sign: WQTD633,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.672 MHz, Grant Date: 11/17/2023, Expiration Date: 01/10/2034, Certifier: Tony Ausdemore, Registrant: Bob\'s Electronics, 32543 420th St, Avoca, Ia, IA 51521, Phone: (402) 659-1151, Email:

  • Lat: 41.392917 Lon: -95.536167, Call Sign: WRDZ741, Licensee ID: L02288170,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.190 MHz, Grant Date: 08/29/2019, Expiration Date: 08/29/2029, Certifier: Ben Ausdemore, Registrant: Ben Ausdemore, 26165 340th St, Minden, IA 51553, Phone: (402) 639-9072


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • MINDEN, 8.1 Km S Se (Lat: 41.402778 Lon: -95.525556), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 61.3 m, Call Sign: WQYP298,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 11/28/2016, Expiration Date: 11/28/2026, Certifier: Eric Pyland, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • MINDEN IA, 8.1 Km S Se (Lat: 41.402778 Lon: -95.525556), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 61.3 m, Call Sign: WRMJ621,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 04/20/2021, Expiration Date: 04/20/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • MINT, 505 Park St (Lat: 41.469389 Lon: -95.544806), Type: Tank, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 38.1 m, Call Sign: WSBU696, Licensee ID: L01753407,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/12/2024, Expiration Date: 03/12/2034, Certifier: Chris Corrin, Registrant: Western Iowa Wireless, 33553 270th St, Neola, IA 51559, Phone: (712) 485-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Minden)
Most common first names in Minden, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1079.9 years
William781.7 years
Robert676.5 years
Mary685.7 years
Anna688.7 years
Elmer567.6 years
Kenneth470.8 years
Charles475.2 years
Edward378.7 years
Ronald377.0 years
Most common last names in Minden, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Schroder874.6 years
Leaders881.9 years
Danker685.0 years
Dau685.5 years
Jensen678.7 years
Petersen573.8 years
Lund587.6 years
Lamp564.8 years
Kay580.6 years
Ploen573.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Minden, IA
  • 82.8%Utility gas
  • 16.2%Electricity
  • 1.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Minden, IA
  • 63.2%Utility gas
  • 36.8%Electricity


Minden compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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