Boyce is a town in northern Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the Alexandria, Louisiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 888 at the 2020 census. The community is nearly 70 percent African American.

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Town numbers

ZIP code71409

Area code318

Living in Boyce

Housing in Boyce

$195K▲ 2.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Boyce home is worth about $195,000, up 2.7% in a year, 10% below the Louisiana typical home.

Only 1 sale in February 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Boyce

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Most working residents leave Boyce for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Alexandria (40%), Pineville (6%) and Baton Rouge (3%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Alexandria

40%

Pineville

Baton Rouge

Shreveport

2%Work in townlive and work in Boyce 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 82Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Boyce →

Health in Boyce

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 1% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Louisiana

2better than LA·20worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 9▼ 2 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 4▼ 1 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

12.2%Fewer binge drinkersLA 16.9% · better 6.2%Fewer adults who have had cancerLA 7.5% · better 20.8%More adults facing a utility shut-offLA 12.4% · worse

Care nearby

Alexandria HospitalAlexandria · 10.4 mi · ER

Grant Community Health CenterColfax · 9.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Boyce · CMS · HRSAHealth in Boyce →

Natural hazards in Boyce

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌀 Hurricanes

4Does Boyce flood?paid flood claims since 1984 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Boyce

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Boyce →

Climate in Boyce

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Boyce has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.

62° / 40°Winter

78° / 55°Spring

92° / 71°Summer

79° / 56°Fall

How much snow does Boyce get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 27, with the last in spring around Mar 2.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Boyce →