What are the schools like in Boyle, MS?

Boyle is served primarily by Cleveland School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Boyle?

The median household income in Boyle, MS is $33,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.3%.

What is the weather like in Boyle, MS?

Boyle has an average high temperature of 51.3°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Boyle, MS affordable or expensive?

Boyle's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Boyle is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $118,800 and the median rent is $772 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Boyle, MS?

Boyle has a violent crime rate of 323.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1743.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Boyle, MS a Good Place to Live?

Boyle is a small town of 700 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $33,750 and a 10.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Boyle stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Boyle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Index: 89.5

Boyle's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Boyle costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Boyle, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$118,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$772	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Boyle's violent crime rate is 323.2 per 100,000 residents — 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

323.2 /100k

Property Crime

1743.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Boyle is served primarily by Cleveland School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Boyle, MS	National Avg
School District	Cleveland School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Boyle sees average highs of 51.3°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 59.3 inches of annual precipitation and 1.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Boyle, MS
Average High — January	51.3°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	59.3"
Annual Snowfall	1.9"

Demographics

Metric	Boyle, MS	National Avg
Population	700	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	53.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	35.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cleveland, MS 3 mi Skene, MS 4 mi Renova, MS 5 mi Shaw, MS 8 mi Merigold, MS 9 mi

Boyle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boyle, MS affordable or expensive?

Boyle's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Boyle roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $118,800 and median rent is $772/month.

What is the crime rate in Boyle, MS?

Boyle's violent crime rate is 323.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1743.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Boyle?

Public schools in Boyle are operated by Cleveland School District. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 41.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Boyle, MS a good place to live?

Boyle, MS has a population of 700, a median household income of $33,750, and an unemployment rate of 10.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Boyle?

Boyle averages 51.3°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.3 inches with about 1.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Boyle?

The population of Boyle, Mississippi is 700 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Boyle?

Key numbers for living in Boyle: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $118,800, median household income $33,750, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boyle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.