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Waterproof, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
573 Population 819/sq mi density
$24,286 Median Income $13,271 per capita
$48,400 Home Value $137,467 Zillow
$474 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$24,286 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,400 home value, $474/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Waterproof, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$24,286
68% below
$13,271 per capita
Home Value
$48,400
83% below
Zillow: $137,467
Median Rent
$474/mo
59% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
6,401/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
42% below
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
46.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
56.2%
75% above
28.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
306 sunny days/yr

How Waterproof Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Waterproof's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
32%
Home Value
17%
Rent
41%
Poverty
378%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waterproof a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waterproof residents earn a median household income of $24,286 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,271. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waterproof is $48,400 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,467. Median rent is $474/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Waterproof reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,401/100K.

Education

19.6% of adults in Waterproof hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waterproof has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°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 58.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population573
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density819/mi²
Male / Female26% / 74%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$24,286
Per Capita$13,271
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty46.9%
County GDP$141M
Avg Weekly Wage$831

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,400
Rent$474
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$137,467
Housing Units316
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property6,401/100K

Health

Obesity56.2%
Diabetes23.8%
Smoking28.2%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death16,287/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain58.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation65 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 16% / D 83%
Commute28 min
Broadband55.5%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Waterproof was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.