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Waterproof, Louisiana

town · Terrebonne Parish (primary) , Tensas Parish

At a glance

576
Population
$47,300
Median home value
84% below U.S. median
$469/mo
Median rent
65% below U.S. median
$21,786
Median household income
72% below U.S. median
31.8 min
Average commute
67.5%
Homes with broadband
12.1%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college58 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates79.3%
College graduates20.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Houma
county Terrebonne Economic Development Authority
region Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance
region South Louisiana Economic Council
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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