The Economic Development Team has a new brand and our  team looks at economic development holistically.Our ultimate goal is for Minden to become wealthier, healthier, better educated, and have improved housing quality. Our team is committed to achieve healthy, long-term relationships with our local businesses and partners. Our TEAM is focused heavily on business retention and values all of our current business owners. We will also continue to welcome and work hard to bring new business to Minden. The stronger we become as a community, the stronger our economy will become. This economic development team knows that every single person in our community plays a vital role in the health of our economy! We look forward to working WITH all of you!

COST OF LIVING

     BASED ON U.S. AVERAGE OF 100

MINDEN, LA

1. Overall — 76.7

2. Housing — 35.1

3. Grocery — 87.5

4. Utilities — 90.8

5. Transportation —  97.9

6. Health —  105

SOURCE:  BestPlaces.net