Waterproof is a village in Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana, United States with a population of 541 as of the 2020 census. In 2010, 91.7 percent of the village population was African American. Some 24 percent of Waterproof residents in 2010 were aged sixty or above. Waterproof is approximately 17 mi (27 km) north of Ferriday, one of the two principal communities of Concordia Parish. The village is named for its relative safety from flooding prior to construction of the Mississippi River levee system. With a population dependent on agriculture, the rural village struggles with poverty. Mechanization has decreased the need for farm labor. Industrial-scale cotton is the major commodity.…

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Town numbers

ZIP code71375

Area code318

Living in Waterproof

Work & commute in Waterproof

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Most working residents leave Waterproof for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are St. Joseph (18%), Tallulah (7%) and Natchez (7%). Half commute less than 42 miles.

St. Joseph

18%

Tallulah

Natchez, MS

Monroe

0%Work in townlive and work in Waterproof 42 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 4Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Waterproof →

Health in Waterproof

Compared with Louisiana

4better than LA·22worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 6 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 9▼ 2 close Habits 1▲ 3▼ 0 close Care 2▲ 2▼ 3 close Mind 4▼ 1 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.1%Fewer binge drinkersLA 16.9% · better 5.8%Fewer adults who have had cancerLA 7.5% · better 29.8%More adults facing a utility shut-offLA 12.4% · worse

Care nearby

Riverland Medical CenterFerriday · 14.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Tensas Dental ClinicSaint Joseph · 11.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Waterproof · CMS · HRSAHealth in Waterproof →

Natural hazards in Waterproof

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

🌪️ Tornadoes🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought

1Does Waterproof flood?paid flood claims since 1983 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Waterproof

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Waterproof →

Climate in Waterproof

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Waterproof has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.

61° / 39°Winter

77° / 55°Spring

92° / 71°Summer

79° / 55°Fall

How much snow does Waterproof get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 10, with the last in spring around Mar 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Waterproof →