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Folsom, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Tangipahoa Parish County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
722
Population
363/sq mi density
$46,094
Median Income
$28,972 per capita
$269,600
Home Value
$295,600 Zillow
$579
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,094 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$269,600 home value, $579/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in |
Folsom has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.4").