Folsom, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Tangipahoa Parish County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
722
Population
363/sq mi density
$46,094
Median Income
$28,972 per capita
$269,600
Home Value
$306,375 Zillow
$579
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
242
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$46,094 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$269,600 home value, $579/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Folsom enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 149 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 363/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6324°N, 90.1961°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tangipahoa Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in |
Folsom has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and November the driest (4.1").