Photo: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Waterproof residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waterproof, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waterproof. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waterproof
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Waterproof
1 in 11 adults have had a stroke (9.1%), about twice the Louisiana rate. 3 in 10 adults have diabetes (29.1%), about twice the Louisiana rate. COPD is also above the state: 15.1%, vs 8.5% across Louisiana. In all, Waterproof runs above Louisiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Waterproof
39% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Among those 65 and older, 43.3% have lost all their teeth (Louisiana 18.1%). Checkups ↓
More Waterproof adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (49.5%), vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Louisiana figure falls outside Waterproof’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Waterproof adults…
Waterproof runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waterproof adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
Care in and near Waterproof
No hospital or community health center in Waterproof itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Waterproof; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Waterproof adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Waterproof runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Waterproof adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
53.7% of Waterproof adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Waterproof and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Waterproof adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Waterproof
Why doesn’t Waterproof have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Waterproof.
What hospital is closest to Waterproof?
Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Waterproof’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waterproof.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Louisiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.