At a Glance
Median Income
$55,399
$24,045 per capita
Median Rent
$575/mo
13.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,408/100K
5,742/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Joyce Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Joyce's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Joyce a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Joyce residents earn a median household income of $55,399 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,045. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 345 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Joyce reports 1,408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 271% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,742/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Joyce hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Joyce has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population247
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,399
Per Capita$24,045
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$702M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$575
Ownership8.7%
Zillow$100,883
Housing Units140
Rent Burden13.7%
Crime
F
Violent1,408/100K
Property5,742/100K
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death15,958/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain57.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation131 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Joyce was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.