Waterproof, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$24,286 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,400 home value, $474/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Top Industries in Waterproof (2)
County-level employment data (BLS QCEW). Sorted by employment.
Health Care & Social Assistance
144 jobs
10 firms
$49,571/yr
Utilities
111 jobs
6 firms
$77,482/yr
Industry Specialization (Location Quotient)
LQ > 1.0 means the industry is more concentrated here than the national average.
Utilities
30.63
Health Care & Social Assistance
1.05
Thin line = national average (1.0)
Complete Industry Data
| Industry | Employment | Establishments | Avg Weekly Wage | Avg Annual Pay | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 144 | 10 | $953 | $49,571 | 1.05 |
| Utilities | 111 | 6 | $1,490 | $77,482 | 30.63 |