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Boyce, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Grant Parish County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,295 Population 2,539/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $15,527 per capita
$83,600 Home Value $171,243 Zillow
$848 Median Rent 42.4% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
1,765 Violent Crime/100K 7,736 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,600 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,765 violent crimes/100K (364% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Boyce enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation88 ft (27 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density2,539/sq mi
Coordinates31.3899°N, 92.6704°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant Parish County
Nearest AirportAlexandria International (AEX)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience38.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 104 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 139 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 126 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 130 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 96 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 101 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 137 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 104 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 100 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 122 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 262 km
2021 Ida Category 4 199 km
2020 Laura Category 4 63 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 296 km
2020 Delta Category 2 145 km
2019 Barry Category 1 204 km
2008 Ike Category 2 254 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 142 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 150 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 294 km
2005 Rita Category 3 169 km
2002 Lili Category 1 159 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 136 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 259 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 228 km
1985 Elena Category 2 284 km
1985 Danny Category 1 155 km
1985 Juan Category 1 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

514 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 451 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 47 km 0
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 51 km 9
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 83 km 1
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 68 km 1
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
May 20, 1983 EF3 88 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 85 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 64 km 1
May 19, 1983 EF3 58 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 70 km 1
Jun 5, 1981 EF3 22 km 0
Oct 27, 1980 EF3 93 km 0
Jan 18, 1973 EF3 89 km 1
Jun 22, 1971 EF3 13 km 0
Dec 29, 1969 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 11, 1968 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (12,496 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 12,496 72 km
2023 HWY 113 7,104 47 km
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 26 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 41 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 35 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 49 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 55 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 19 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 44 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 39 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 27 km
2024 RX CALV C-262-265 4,445 44 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 35 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,310 45 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,279 51 km
2011 TD13 4,208 84 km
2018 C-238 3,709 47 km
2010 WRANGLER 3,693 35 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,648 29 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
June 80°F (26°C) 4.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 6.5 in Wettest

Boyce has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (4.0").

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