What are the schools like in Joyce, LA?

School district data for Joyce is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Joyce?

The median household income in Joyce, LA is $51,458 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Joyce, LA?

Joyce has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Joyce, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Joyce, LA?

Joyce has a violent crime rate of 525.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1560.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Joyce, LA a Good Place to Live?

Joyce is a small town of 184 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $51,458 .

Strengths: Joyce's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Joyce is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Joyce city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Joyce metro area.

Metric	Joyce, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$539	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	25.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,458	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Joyce's violent crime rate is 525.0 per 100,000 residents — 38% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

525.0 /100k

Property Crime

1560.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Joyce, LA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	67.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Joyce sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 92.5°F in July, with 57.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Joyce, LA
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	92.5°F
Annual Precipitation	57.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Joyce, LA	National Avg
Population	184	—
Median Age	31.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	22.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Winnfield, LA 3 mi Jordan Hill, LA 7 mi Dodson, LA 11 mi Calvin, LA 11 mi Sikes, LA 12 mi

Joyce vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joyce, LA affordable or expensive?

Joyce has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $539/month against a median household income of $51,458.

What is the crime rate in Joyce, LA?

Joyce's violent crime rate is 525.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1560.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Joyce?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Joyce, LA a good place to live?

Joyce, LA has a population of 184, a median household income of $51,458, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Joyce?

Joyce averages 57.4°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.7 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Joyce?

The population of Joyce, Louisiana is 184 with a median age of 31.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Joyce?

Key numbers for living in Joyce: median home N/A, median household income $51,458, crime index 113 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Joyce side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.