Waterproof, LA

Waterproof, Louisiana

Waterproof, Louisiana, in Tensas county, is 65 miles SE of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 149 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. As of the year 2000 census, 834 people lived in Waterproof.

The People and Families of Waterproof

In Waterproof, about 28% of adults are married. Waterproof is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the town; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Waterproof, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waterproof had a median family income of $15,179.

Political Inclinations

Waterproof residents donated more money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Waterproof Housing

An estimated 59% of living spaces in Waterproof are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Waterproof, 90% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Waterproof is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

Waterproof strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Waterproof, LA

Comparing Waterproof to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Waterproof Almanac

Waterproof Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Waterproof Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Waterproof residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Waterproof, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Waterproof Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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