Minden, Nebraska
Minden is a city of 3,108 people in Kearney County, Nebraska, founded in 1876.
Why visit Minden
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include W. T. Thorne Building, Kearney County Courthouse, Minden United States Post Office and Augie Nelson Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 25 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Minden
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Minden
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.
From the Wikipedia article Minden, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
W. T. Thorne Building
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic three-story building in Minden, Nebraska
Museums and landmarks4
Kearney County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Courthouse in Minden, Nebraska
Minden United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in the United States of America
Pioneer Village
Museum · 1.0 mi
Museum and tourist attraction in Minden, Nebraska, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes4
History
Minden was established in 1876. The city was named after Minden, in Germany. Minden was originally built up chiefly by Germans. The city has had a post office since 1876.
From the History section of Minden, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Minden
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 14°F | 0.5 in | 5.6 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 18°F | 0.6 in | 7.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 27°F | 1.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 2.4 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 39°F | 2.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 27°F | 1.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 17°F | 0.7 in | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Minden Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kearney County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2022-02-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-21: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-06-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Axtell 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Kearney 15 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Gibbon 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Holdrege 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Hastings 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Alma 34 mi southwest, about 55 min by car
- Grand Island 43 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lexington 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Smith Center 51 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Phillipsburg 55 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Minden, NE, Jared Winkler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minden, Nebraska NE corner 5th and Colorado, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Minden, Nebraska Thorne bldg block, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Minden, Nebraska Hostetler Opera House, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Minden, Nebraska Daylight Doughnut Shop, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Minden Post Office 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Ne minden pioneer village6, Rolf Blauert Dk4hb, Public domain
- Kearney County, Nebraska courthouse from S, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Kearney County, Nebraska courthouse cornerstone, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Kearney County, Nebraska courthouse from SE 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Kearney County, Nebraska courthouse Civil War monument, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Kearney County, Nebraska courthouse from E 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Kearney County, Nebraska courthouse from SE 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Kearney County, Nebraska courthouse from E 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Kearney County, Nebraska courthouse from NE, Ammodramus, Public domain
- ISS028-E-28005 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-4849 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-10415 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-4848 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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