Boyce, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,295 332.4M (US)
Median Age
22.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$83,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$491 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$555 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
31.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rapides Parish
7
Alexandria Metro Area
7
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rapides Parish
8
Alexandria Metro Area
8
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 48
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 5 0 59
Apr 5 0 66
May 5 0 74
Jun 5 0 80
Jul 4 0 83
Aug 4 0 82
Sep 4 0 77
Oct 5 0 67
Nov 6 0 57
Dec 6 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 29, LA State House District 25, LA
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Schools

Northwood High School
2 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Colfax Elementary School
9 miles, N • 2.3 star
South Grant Elementary School
9 miles, E • 4.6 star
Renaissance Home for Youth
10 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
14 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Longleaf Hospital
12 miles, SE
Rapides Regional Medical Center
14 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
8 miles, SE • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
86 miles, NE • 1 star
Lake Charles Regional Airport
93 miles, SW • 1 star
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