Minden Urban Area, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
36,189 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,396 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$105,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$343 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$527 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Louisiana
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 5 0 48
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 4 0 63
May 4 0 72
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 3 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 5 0 64
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 5 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 36, LA State House District 10, LA
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Schools

Glenbrook School
7 miles, S • 4.6 star
ES Richardson Elementary School
8 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Bossier Parish Community College
22 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Minden Medical Center
8 miles, S • 3.2 star
Claiborne Memorial Medical Center
17 miles, E • 4.1 star
Springhill Medical Center
20 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
34 miles, W • 1.4 star
Monroe Regional Airport
77 miles, SE • 1 star
East Texas Regional Airport
83 miles, W • 1 star
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