Waterproof, LA

Louisiana · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
573 Population
$24,286 Median Income
$48,400 Home Value
$474 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
37.1 yrs Median Age
19.6% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
2.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.6
Education

People

Population573
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density819/mi²
Male / Female26% / 74%
Largest GroupBlack 90.1%

Economy

2.2/5
Median Income$24,286
Per Capita Income$13,271
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty Rate46.9%
County GDP$141M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$48,400
Median Rent$474
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity56.2%
Diabetes23.8%
Depression24.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul47° / 82°
Rain58 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.6/5
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+82.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 16% / D 83%
Commute28 min
Work From Home4.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Waterproof Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$24,286
Home Value$48,400
Median Rent$474
Poverty Rate46.9%
Bachelor's Degree+19.6%
Unemployment2.9%
Avg Temperature65.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population573
Population Density819 per sq mi
Median Age37.1 years
Male26.2%
Female73.8%
Male 26.2%
Female 73.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 4.7% Black 90.1% Other 5.2%
White4.7%
Black or African American90.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.2%

Language

English Only99.3%
Spanish Speakers0.7%
English 99.3% Spanish 0.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.5%
Health Insurance89.7%

Income

68% below avg
Median Household Income$24,286
Per Capita Income$13,271
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$831
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$38,572

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.9%
Poverty Rate46.9%
Total Establishments (County)77
County GDP$141M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation7
Healthcare Facilities12
Retail Stores8
Total Establishments77

Industry Mix

Restaurants 7 Healthcare 12 Retail 8

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$38,572
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,354

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.8 min
Work From Home4.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

83% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$48,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied69.3%

Rental Costs

59% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$474

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,354
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.86%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity56.2%
Diabetes23.8%
Heart Disease9.0%
High Blood Pressure55.0%
Asthma13.0%
COPD12.5%
Stroke7.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking11.8%
Physical Inactivity48.0%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)24.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)20.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage89.7%
Regular Checkup83.7%
Premature Death Rate16,287 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.0 / 10
Exercise Access62.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)12
Restaurants (County)7

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

47°F Jan 82°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Average65.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation58.2 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation65 ft (20 m)
Land Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density819 per sq mi
Latitude31.8072°
Longitude-91.3861°
County FIPS28063

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 16.4%
D 82.7%

Democrat +66.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.6%
High School+82.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density819 per sq mi
Land Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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