Waterproof, Louisiana

Submit your own pictures of this town and show them to the world

  • OSM Map
  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map
Population in 2022: 499 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -40.2%
 
Males: 140  (28.1%)
Females: 359  (71.9%)
Median resident age:

37.6 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 71375.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $21,029 (it was $10,250 in 2000)
Waterproof:

$21,029
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $10,750 (it was $9,523 in 2000)

Waterproof town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $53,276 (it was $24,600 in 2000)
Waterproof:

$53,276
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $59,425; detached houses: $68,279; mobile homes: $12,596

Median gross rent in 2022: $478.

March 2022 cost of living index in Waterproof: 78.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 74.7%
(79.6% for Black residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

Compare current foreclosures near Waterproof, LA:

Check out more offers near Waterproof, LA.
Powered by Foreclosure.com
Settings
X
Data:
Loading data...
Based on 2000-2022 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram
  • Races in Waterproof, LA (2022)
    • 50183.9%Black alone
    • 467.7%White alone
    • 345.7%Asian alone
    • 101.7%Two or more races

Races in Waterproof detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Waterproof, Louisiana as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Waterproof is 100 to 1.


Recent articles from our blog. Our writers, many of them Ph.D. graduates or candidates, create easy-to-read articles on a wide variety of topics.
Waterproof, LA forum
Recent posts about Waterproof, Louisiana on our local forum with over 2,400,000 registered users:
I-10 or I-20, which is better?  (93 replies)
Driving thru Louisiana  (30 replies)

Latest news from Waterproof, LA collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/1872

Elevation: 83 feet

Land area: 0.70 square miles.

Population density: 717 people per square mile   (low).

Waterproof, Louisiana map

4 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.7%
Louisiana:

4.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Waterproof town:

0.8% ($199)
Louisiana:

0.3% ($199)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA (64.0 miles , pop. 53,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (94.4 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (276.4 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Spokane, LA (2.9 miles ),
Clayton, LA (3.3 miles ),
St. Joseph, LA (3.4 miles ),
Alcorn State University, MS (3.9 miles ),
Ferriday, LA (4.0 miles ),
West Ferriday, LA (4.0 miles ),
Sicily Island, LA (4.0 miles ),
Ridgecrest, LA (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 31.81 N, Longitude: 91.39 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 318

Distribution of median household income in Waterproof, LA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Waterproof, LA in 2022
Waterproof satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $135,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $135,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $135,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $135,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Waterproof, LA residents
Average permit cost in Waterproof, LA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.1%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Waterproof, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.4%)
  • Health care (11.0%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Public administration (7.9%)
  • Private households (4.7%)
  • Social assistance (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.3%)
  • Construction (16.9%)
  • Educational services (12.3%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.8%)
  • Paper (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.6%)
  • Educational services (18.5%)
  • Public administration (11.3%)
  • Private households (9.7%)
  • Social assistance (7.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Waterproof, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.4%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (9.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (17.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.6%)
  • Construction laborers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (19.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.3%)
  • Cashiers (5.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.8%)

Average climate in Waterproof, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Waterproof, Louisiana average temperatures Waterproof, Louisiana average precipitation Waterproof, Louisiana humidity Waterproof, Louisiana wind speed Waterproof, Louisiana snowfall Waterproof, Louisiana sunshine Waterproof, Louisiana clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 65.0. This is about average.

City:

65.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 27.5. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Waterproof-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 104% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/23/1969, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.6 miles away from the Waterproof town center killed 32 people and injured 241 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 39.9 miles away from the town center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Waterproof-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 210% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 175.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 247.2 miles away from Waterproof center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 271.8 miles away from Waterproof center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 402.7 miles away from Waterproof center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 237.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 239.6 miles away from Waterproof center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Tensas Parish (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Floods: 4, Storms: 2, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Waterproof topographic map

Airports located in Waterproof:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Waterproof:

  • Alcorn State University (about 16 miles; Alcorn State, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,479)
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College (about 59 miles; Wesson, MS; FT enrollment: 2,532)
  • Louisiana Delta Community College (about 62 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 3,168)
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe (about 65 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 6,764)
  • Hinds Community College (about 65 miles; Raymond, MS; FT enrollment: 9,115)
  • Mississippi College (about 72 miles; Clinton, MS; FT enrollment: 3,919)
  • Jackson State University (about 77 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 7,485)

Points of interest:

Click to draw/clear town borders

Notable location: Tensas Parish Fire District 1 Station 3 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Waterproof: Waterproof United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Edwin G. Preis - Farmer, J. C. Seaman - Politician, John Henry Johnson - Football running back, Johnny Weekly - Baseball player.

Tensas Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

50.5%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.9%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

Banks with branches in Waterproof (2011 data):

  • Cross Keys Bank: Waterproof Branch at 275 Main Street, branch established on 1902/04/02. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $317.6 mil, Deposits: $252.6 mil, headquarters in Saint Joseph, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Bsj Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Waterproof:

Marital status in Waterproof, LA
  • Never married: 42.0%
  • Now married: 21.8%
  • Separated: 12.3%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 13.4%

For population 25 years and over in Waterproof:

  • High school or higher: 83.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.3%
  • Unemployed: 14.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 42.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Waterproof, LA (based on Tensas Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,97912
Mainline Protestant2944
Catholic952
None2,884-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Here:

3.43 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

1.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Tensas Parish:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Tensas Parish:

5.15 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Tensas Parish:

14.2%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

33.4%
Louisiana:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.2%
State:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Waterproof:

47.4%
Louisiana:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.3%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Waterproof:

30.3
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

17.6%
Louisiana:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

16.8%
Louisiana:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.6
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Waterproof:

37.5%
State:

34.5%

General health condition:
Waterproof:

50.2%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Waterproof:

82.3%
State:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Waterproof, LA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 6$11,071$22,1426$5,657
Police - Other 0$0 2$3,100
Totals for Government 6$11,071$22,1428$8,757

Waterproof government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $119,000 ($238.48)
    Central Staff Services: $37,000 ($74.15)
    Housing and Community Development: $30,000 ($60.12)
    Financial Administration: $25,000 ($50.10)
    Police Protection: $7,000 ($14.03)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $49,000 ($98.20)

Waterproof government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $65,000 ($130.26)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $41,000 ($82.16)
    Donations From Private Sources: $32,000 ($64.13)
  • State Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $7,000 ($14.03)
  • Tax - Property: $10,000 ($20.04)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $5,000 ($10.02)
    Public Utilities Sales: $4,000 ($8.02)
    Amusements Sales: $1,000 ($2.00)
    Amusements License: $1,000 ($2.00)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.00)

Waterproof government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $16,000 ($32.06)

Strongest AM radio stations in Waterproof:

  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVLA (1400 AM; 1 kW; VIDALIA, LA; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNAT (1450 AM; 1 kW; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: FIRST NATCHEZ CORPORATION)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMIS (1240 AM; 1 kW; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: NATCHEZ BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Waterproof:

  • WQNZ (95.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: FIRST NATCHEZ CORPORATION)
  • WNJJ (97.3 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: WILL PERK BROADCASTING)
  • WASM (91.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WTYJ (97.7 FM; FAYETTE, MS; Owner: NATCHEZ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNOE-FM (101.9 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KPXS (104.7 FM; VIDALIA, LA; Owner: VISION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQID-FM (93.1 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CENLA B/C CO INC.)
  • WPRL (91.7 FM; LORMAN, MS; Owner: ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • K210BW (89.9 FM; ST. JOSEPH, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • W220BN (91.9 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KFNV-FM (107.1 FM; FERRIDAY, LA; Owner: TOM GAY D/B/A THE RADIO GROUP)
  • W216AR (91.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Waterproof:

  • WNTZ (Channel 48; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • W24CR (Channel 24; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAQY (Channel 11; COLUMBIA, LA; Owner: MONROE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNOE-TV (Channel 8; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KLTM-TV (Channel 13; MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • W59DK (Channel 59; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Waterproof fatal accident list:

Jun 21, 2019 05:25 AM, Cr-Mlk Jr Ave, Lat: 31.809939, Lon: -91.389861, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 24, 1976 03:10 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
May 24, 1975 03:10 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 5.5mTotal length
  • 5,532Total average daily traffic
  • 1,093Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,404Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Waterproof)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • West Of Int Hwy 568 And Hwy 573 (Lat: 31.837389 Lon: -91.395667), Call Sign: KNBQ341, Licensee ID: L00121290,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.005 MHz, Grant Date: 12/03/1996, Expiration Date: 10/08/2001, Cancellation Date: 03/10/2002, Registrant: Butch Stockstill Farms, Hc 61 Box 109, Waterproof, LA 71375-9703, Phone: (318) 749-5286

  • Hwy 65 Texas Highland Rd (Lat: 31.833500 Lon: -91.416778), Call Sign: KOE493, Licensee ID: L00607698,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.975 MHz, Grant Date: 12/25/2002, Expiration Date: 01/06/2013, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2013, Registrant: Joseph T James, Rt 2 Box 96, Waterproof, LA 71375

  • 2 Mi Of Hwy 65 On Texas Highland Rd (Lat: 31.827944 Lon: -91.391778), Call Sign: KOK981,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.465 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/1998, Expiration Date: 01/06/2003, Cancellation Date: 04/13/2003, Registrant: James, Frances T, Rt 2, Waterproof, LA 71375

  • REX JAMES BS, Rex James Bs; 642 Hwy 3044 (Lat: 31.813333 Lon: -91.415361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: WQDG359,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.478 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/2005, Expiration Date: 08/17/2015, Cancellation Date: 10/17/2015, Certifier: Lavance Herring, Registrant: Siemens Water Technologies, 1239 Willow Lake Boulevard, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110, Phone: (651) 766-2700, Fax: (651) 766-2743, Email:

  • WATERPROOF TANK, Waterproof Tank N Of Jct. Church Lane & E Street (Lat: 31.807583 Lon: -91.383917), Type: Pole, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WQLH732,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.478 MHz, Grant Date: 12/10/2019, Expiration Date: 01/25/2030, Certifier: Lavance Herring, Registrant: Siemens Water Technologies, 1239 Willow Lake Boulevard, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110, Phone: (651) 766-2700, Fax: (651) 766-2743, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • WATERPROOF-160, 224 Main St. (Lat: 31.808556 Lon: -91.379278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WQJI600,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/02/2018, Expiration Date: 09/22/2028, Certifier: Brad Warden, Registrant: Skyrider Communications, LLC, 308 Pine Street, West Monroe, LA 71291, Phone: (318) 654-8127, Fax: (888) 704-9344, Email:

  • ST JOSEPH, 5772 Hwy 65 (La20377-A) (Lat: 31.933500 Lon: -91.293278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.7 m, Overall height: 96.9 m, Call Sign: WQQU385,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 03/04/2013, Expiration Date: 03/04/2023, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2023, Certifier: Christopher Pickard, Registrant: Uniti Fiber LLC, 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 1800, Mobile, AL 36602, Phone: (877) 652-2321, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KF5QNX, Licensee ID: L01716115, Grant Date: 07/19/2022, Expiration Date: 07/19/2032, Certifier: John Vogt, Registrant: John Vogt, 180 Providence Rd, Waterproof, LA 71375

  • Call Sign: KF5VLS, Licensee ID: L01786918, Grant Date: 05/08/2013, Expiration Date: 05/08/2023, Certifier: Caldwell A Flood Jr, Registrant: Caldwell A Flood Jr, Waterproof, LA 71375


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: BOEING A75N1(PT17) (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 54284, N54284, N-54284, Serial Number: 75-401, Year manufactured: 1938, Airworthiness Date: 06/20/1990, Certificate Issue Date: 04/11/2007
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Charles I Tucker, Po Box 556, Waterproof, LA 71375, Other Owners: Peggy Tucker
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182S (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7268G, N7268G, N-7268G, Serial Number: 18280528, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 05/03/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 12/01/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Peggy T Tucker, Po Box 556, Waterproof, LA 71375

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 12. The highest number of reported fires - 23 took place in 2011, and the least - 0 in 2007. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Waterproof, LA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (43.7%), and Outside Fires (36.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Waterproof, LA
    • 7643.7%Structure Fires
    • 6436.8%Outside Fires
    • 2715.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 74.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Waterproof, LA
Most common first names in Waterproof, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1978.5 years
Willie1872.0 years
Robert1675.2 years
James1673.0 years
George1272.8 years
William1171.0 years
John1177.5 years
Henry1175.5 years
Edward961.9 years
Annie875.7 years
Most common last names in Waterproof, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson3474.3 years
Clark1765.6 years
Thomas1671.7 years
Washington1575.5 years
Lee1573.3 years
Williams1572.6 years
Brown1474.9 years
Jackson1076.6 years
Davis1082.2 years
Smith980.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Waterproof, LA
  • 68.6%Utility gas
  • 31.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Waterproof, LA
  • 64.3%Electricity
  • 32.9%Utility gas
  • 2.9%No fuel used


Waterproof compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

Waterproof on our top lists:

  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the least cars per house, population 500+"
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
Cost of Living Calculator