2017 · WelcomeToBoyleSign · Wikimedia Commons
Boyle’s story
Boyle in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
BoyleMS
A town of 414. A regional job hub with 348 jobs.
Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
414
−18.2% since 2010
Household income
$42K
median
Median age
53.1
years
Jobs based here
348
A job hub
What makes Boyle stand out
The 2 things Boyle does most differently from other towns.
Small town
414 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Boyle’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Boyle. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Boyle
Most working residents leave Boyle for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Cleveland (36%), Greenville (6%) and Greenwood (4%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Boyle2%
Cleveland36%
Greenville6%
Greenwood4%
Indianola3%
11 mi
median commute distance
348
jobs based in Boyle
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Boyle’s public schools outperform 26% of Mississippi districts
The public schools Boyle’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 74% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Academy | PK–6 | 327 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MS on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 1983
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Boyle has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 35°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–54°
Spring53–74°
Summer71–90°
Fall53–76°
Nov 15
typical first frost
Mar 14
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Boyle
5 crimes were reported in Boyle in 2025: 4 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Boyle is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
4
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Boyle is
Boyle beats the Mississippi average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
32 measures vs. Mississippi
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Boyle | MS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 13.8% | 11.2% |
| More adults with diabetes | 18.3% | 15.5% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.2% | 4.5% |
Bolivar Medical Center
3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
Homes in Boyle sell for about $45K
The median sale price was $45,000 in March 2026.
$45Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in March
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A job hub
Every workday, about 343 people come to Boyle for work
Where Boyle’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
348jobs based in Boyle
2%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Boyle
Town in Mississippi, United States
Boyle is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Boyle had a population of 532.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 532
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 141 ft
- ZIP code
- 38730
- Area code
- 662
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