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Joyce, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Winn Parish County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
247 Population 84/sq mi density
$55,399 Median Income $24,045 per capita
$575 Median Rent 13.7% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
1,408 Violent Crime/100K 5,742 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,399 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,408 violent crimes/100K (271% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Joyce enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°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. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates31.9347°N, 92.5851°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinn Parish County
Nearest AirportRuston Regional (RSN)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.7"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.58"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.3 / 100
Community Resilience44.7 / 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 Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 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 73 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 129 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 120 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 132 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 149 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 140 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 149 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 72 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 141 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 141 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 72 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 126 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 130 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 71 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 81 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 76 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 96 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 142 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 4 225 km
2020 Laura Category 4 49 km
2020 Delta Category 2 206 km
2019 Barry Category 1 262 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 193 km
2008 Ike Category 2 278 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 206 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 298 km
2005 Rita Category 3 215 km
2002 Lili Category 1 217 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 180 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 279 km
1985 Elena Category 2 298 km
1985 Danny Category 1 215 km
1985 Juan Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

545 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 460 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 26 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 96 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 65 km 2
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 32 km 1
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 100 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 50 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 97 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 63 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 28 km 1
May 19, 1983 EF3 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-368 366 365 364 75 (5,919 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 86 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 68 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 79 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 80 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 22 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 86 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 62 km
2011 TD13 4,208 51 km
2010 WRANGLER 3,693 63 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,648 87 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 31 km
2020 UNNAMED 3,599 66 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,599 94 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 21 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,431 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 29 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,338 87 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,203 87 km
2021 C15/16 3,189 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
March 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
December 48°F (9°C) 6.5 in Wettest

Joyce has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.6").

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