Folsom, Louisiana

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Population in 2021: 780 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +48.6%
Males: 393  (50.5%)
Females: 387  (49.5%)
Median resident age:

41.7 years
Louisiana median age:

38.0 years

Zip codes: 70437.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $43,068 (it was $33,889 in 2000)
Folsom:

$43,068
LA:

$52,087

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $29,055 (it was $14,982 in 2000)

Folsom village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $192,924 (it was $80,400 in 2000)
Folsom:

$192,924
LA:

$192,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $199,960; detached houses: $204,203; mobile homes: $38,173

Median gross rent in 2021: $541.

March 2022 cost of living index in Folsom: 80.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 15.6%
(7.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.3% for Black residents, 46.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Folsom, LA (2021)
    • 43559.0%White alone
    • 14920.2%Black alone
    • 14019.0%Hispanic
    • 60.8%Two or more races

Races in Folsom detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 15 registered sex offenders living in Folsom, Louisiana as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Folsom is 59 to 1.


Crime rates in Folsom by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(137.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(130.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(121.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(286.9)
3
(439.2)
1
(139.7)
2
(276.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(247.5)
2
(242.1)
2
(232.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
1
(141.6)
0
(0.0)
2
(292.8)
1
(139.7)
6
(829.9)
4
(548.7)
6
(824.2)
0
(0.0)
4
(522.9)
2
(247.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(116.3)
2
(229.1)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
7
(991.5)
6
(860.8)
4
(585.7)
3
(419.0)
15
(2,075)
15
(2,058)
11
(1,511)
18
(2,410)
17
(2,222)
7
(866.3)
8
(968.5)
2
(232.6)
10
(1,145)
0
(0.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(141.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(146.4)
1
(139.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(274.3)
2
(274.7)
1
(133.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(121.1)
2
(232.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index60.991.8143.565.6196.4142.7181.3107.1164.7101.5133.282.661.90.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Folsom, LA

Crime rate in Folsom detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 5 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.50
Louisiana average:

3.44
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Folsom, LA City Guides:

Ancestries: Irish (10.4%), American (5.3%), German (3.0%), French Canadian (1.8%), French (1.6%), Italian (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 154 feet

Land area: 1.53 square miles.

Population density: 511 people per square mile   (low).

Folsom, Louisiana map

26 residents are foreign born (3.5% Latin America).

This village:

3.5%
Louisiana:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,374 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,643 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Kenner, LA (43.1 miles , pop. 70,517).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: New Orleans, LA (46.1 miles , pop. 484,674).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (316.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Covington, LA (3.4 miles ),
Abita Springs, LA (3.8 miles ),
Franklinton, LA (3.9 miles ),
Madisonville, LA (3.9 miles ),
Sun, LA (4.2 miles ),
Tickfaw, LA (4.3 miles ),
Natalbany, LA (4.3 miles ),
Hammond, LA (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 30.63 N, Longitude: 90.19 W

Area code: 985

Distribution of median household income in Folsom, LA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Folsom, LA in 2021
Folsom satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 8 buildings, average cost: $213,100
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $215,600
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $207,900
  • 2018: 8 buildings, average cost: $234,500
  • 2017: 8 buildings, average cost: $230,800
  • 2016: 8 buildings, average cost: $227,900
  • 2015: 7 buildings, average cost: $221,400
  • 2014: 14 buildings, average cost: $213,400
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $205,200
  • 2012: 8 buildings, average cost: $196,100
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $130,100
  • 2006: 12 buildings, average cost: $126,700
  • 2005: 13 buildings, average cost: $113,000
  • 2004: 22 buildings, average cost: $164,400
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $103,300
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $103,300
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2000: 10 buildings, average cost: $97,700
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $66,800
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $91,300
  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $61,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Folsom, LA residents
Average permit cost in Folsom, LA
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.8%
Louisiana:

3.3%
Population change in the 1990s: +56 (+11.9%).
Most common industries in Folsom, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.9%)
  • Educational services (13.2%)
  • Public administration (8.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.5%)
  • Health care (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.6%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Public administration (8.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.3%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.1%)
  • Public administration (9.6%)
  • Health care (8.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Construction (6.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.4%)
Most common occupations in Folsom, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (9.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Carpenters (5.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.7%)
  • Computer specialists (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (8.5%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (7.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Top executives (5.3%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.3%)

Average climate in Folsom, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Folsom-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/6/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.0 miles away from the Folsom village center killed 2 people and injured 21 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/6/1983, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 40.4 miles away from the village center injured 25 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Folsom-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 48% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 176.5 miles away from Folsom center
On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 372.3 miles away from the city center
On 5/6/2018 at 16:47:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 211.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 257.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 262.8 miles away from Folsom center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 192.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in St. Tammany Parish (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Storms: 2, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Folsom topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Folsom:

  • RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 11 miles away; COVINGTON, LA)
  • MUSTARD SEED GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 11 miles away; COVINGTON, LA)
  • EGAN HEALTHCARE NORTHSHORE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; COVINGTON, LA)
  • ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; COVINGTON, LA)
  • SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA HOME HEALTH, INC (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; COVINGTON, LA)
  • LAKEVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; COVINGTON, LA)
  • DAVITA - DIALYSIS SYSTEMS OF COVINGTON (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; COVINGTON, LA)

Airports located in Folsom:

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Amtrak station near Folsom:

  • 19 miles: HAMMOND (N.W. RAILROAD AVE.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Folsom:

  • Southeastern Louisiana University (about 19 miles; Hammond, LA; Full-time enrollment: 12,713)
  • Pearl River Community College (about 42 miles; Poplarville, MS; FT enrollment: 3,074)
  • University of New Orleans (about 43 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 8,201)
  • Delgado Community College (about 45 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 12,843)
  • Xavier University of Louisiana (about 47 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 2,492)
  • Tulane University of Louisiana (about 48 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 11,089)
  • Loyola University New Orleans (about 49 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 3,912)

Public elementary/middle schools in Folsom:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Folsom: Folsom Village Wastewater Treatment Facility (A), Saint Tammany Parish Library Folsom Branch (B), Folsom Police Department (C), Saint Tammany Parish Fire District 5 Station 1 (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Folsom include: First Baptist Church of Folsom (A), Holmeville Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Folsom Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Global Wildlife Center (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 26389 Highway 40).

Court: St Tammany Parish Government - St Tammany Parish Clerk Of Court- Parish Cou (78111 J And B Drive).

St. Tammany Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Folsom and their reported violations in the past:

FOLSOM WATER SUPPLY (Address: 82378 JUNE STREET , Population served: 1,600, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-01-2012), St Public Notif requested (MAR-01-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-01-2012), St Public Notif requested (MAR-01-2012)
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

69.6%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.3%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Folsom (2011 data):

  • Home Bank: Folsom Branch at 82255 Hwy. 25, branch established on 2005/12/27. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $953.5 mil, Deposits: $732.8 mil, headquarters in Lafayette, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 23 total offices
  • Capital One, National Association: Folsom Branch at 13401 Cleveland Avenue, branch established on 1974/10/15. Info updated 2011/07/01: Bank assets: $133,477.8 mil, Deposits: $97,063.7 mil, headquarters in Mclean, VA, positive income, 984 total offices, Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Folsom:

Marital status in Folsom, LA
  • Never married: 21.9%
  • Now married: 61.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

For population 25 years and over in Folsom:

  • High school or higher: 83.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.5
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Folsom, LA (based on St. Tammany Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic53,14916
Evangelical Protestant42,583129
Mainline Protestant16,79825
Black Protestant2,76217
Other2,43014
None116,018-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 38
St. Tammany Parish:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Here:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 14
This county:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 96
St. Tammany Parish:

4.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 188
St. Tammany Parish:

8.31 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
St. Tammany Parish:

8.5%
State:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.0%
Louisiana:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
St. Tammany Parish:

8.8%
State:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

47.8%
Louisiana:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Folsom:

44.1%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.4%
Louisiana:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.3%
Louisiana:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Folsom:

6.7
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

34.7%
State:

34.5%

General health condition:
Folsom:

53.8%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Folsom:

78.8%
Louisiana:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Folsom, LA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 5$7,027$16,8654$2,000
Police Protection - Officers 4$10,507$31,5212$2,956
Totals for Government 9$17,534$23,3796$4,956

Folsom government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $22,000 ($28.21)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($8.97)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $283,000 ($362.82)
    Central Staff Services: $150,000 ($192.31)
    Regular Highways: $136,000 ($174.36)
    Sewerage: $89,000 ($114.10)
    Financial Administration: $74,000 ($94.87)
    Water Utilities: $66,000 ($84.62)
    Solid Waste Management: $39,000 ($50.00)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($6.41)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($2.56)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,000 ($1.28)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($15.38)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Financial Administration: $7,000 ($8.97)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $10,000 ($12.82)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $344,000 ($441.03)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $21,000 ($26.92)

Folsom government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $81,000 ($103.85)
    Solid Waste Management: $38,000 ($48.72)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($11.54)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $22,000 ($28.21)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($2.56)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.28)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $137,000 ($175.64)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $2,000 ($2.56)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($1.28)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $682,000 ($874.36)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $105,000 ($134.62)
    Public Utilities Sales: $49,000 ($62.82)
    Other License: $6,000 ($7.69)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $3,000 ($3.85)

Folsom government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $654,000 ($838.46)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $612,000 ($784.62)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $42,000 ($53.85)

Folsom government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $570,000 ($730.77)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $164,000 ($210.26)

7.64% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($65,801 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.64%
Louisiana average:

6.53%

0.02% of residents moved from foreign countries ($165 average AGI)
St. Tammany Parish:

0.02%
Louisiana average:

0.02%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Jefferson Parish, LA  1.48% ($61,674 average AGI)
from Orleans Parish, LA  1.19% ($63,240)
from Tangipahoa Parish, LA  0.51% ($56,587)

Businesses in Folsom, LA

  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Folsom:

  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WTIX (690 AM; 10 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: WTIX, INC.)
  • WYLD (940 AM; 10 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSKR (1210 AM; 10 kW; DENHAM SPRINGS, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRPM (1530 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POPLARVILLE, MS; Owner: DOWDY & DOWDY PARTNERS)
  • WRJW (1320 AM; 5 kW; PICAYUNE, MS; Owner: PEARL RIVER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WASO (730 AM; 0 kW; COVINGTON, LA)
  • WFNO (830 AM; 5 kW; NORCO, LA; Owner: WFNO, L.L.C.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WAPF (980 AM; 5 kW; MCCOMB, MS; Owner: SAN-DOW BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Folsom:

  • WJSH (104.7 FM; FOLSOM, LA; Owner: SOUTHWEST BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKSY (106.1 FM; PICAYUNE, MS; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF NEW ORLEANS, LLC)
  • WEMX (94.1 FM; KENTWOOD, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WUUU (98.9 FM; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • KSTE-FM (104.1 FM; HOUMA, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCKW-FM (92.3 FM; LAPLACE, LA; Owner: 222 CORPORATION)
  • WTGG (96.5 FM; AMITE, LA; Owner: SOUTHWEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHMD (107.1 FM; HAMMOND, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF NEW ORLEANS, LLC)
  • WOPR (94.7 FM; LACOMBE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBBE (103.3 FM; HAMMOND, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBOX-FM (92.9 FM; VARNADO, LA; Owner: BEST COUNTRY BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Folsom:

  • WSTY-LP (Channel 23; HAMMOND, LA; Owner: AMERICAN TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WUPL (Channel 54; SLIDELL, LA; Owner: UPN TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)

Folsom fatal accident list:

May 2, 2014 01:40 PM, Sr-25, Village Farms Ln, Lat: 30.638439, Lon: -90.191250, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 28, 2006 01:53 AM, Sr-40, Lat: 30.629290, Lon: -90.177930, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 5, 2005 11:30 AM, Sr-25, Lat: 30.632920, Lon: -90.188530, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 23, 2004 09:10 PM, Sr-25, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 8, 1999 04:35 PM, Lee Settlement Rd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 27, 1986 11:00 PM, Us40, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Feb 7, 1983 05:00 AM, Mockbirdrd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 24Number of bridges
  • 220ft / 67.3mTotal length
  • $6,080,000Total costs
  • 113,620Total average daily traffic
  • 13,039Total average daily truck traffic
  • 85,287Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Folsom, LA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 91950-1959
  • 51960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 31990-1999
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Folsom, LA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Folsom)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

152 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1 Broadway (Lat: 30.633528 Lon: -90.188972), Structure height: 46 m, Call Sign: WNXZ875,
    Assigned Frequencies: 852.812 MHz, Grant Date: 10/30/2007, Expiration Date: 12/07/2017, Cancellation Date: 04/13/2012, Registrant: Sprint Nextel Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, M/S: Varesa0209, Reston, VA 20196, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4483

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Hwy 25 (Lat: 30.627694 Lon: -90.187583), Call Sign: KRX459,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.190 MHz, Grant Date: 12/07/1995, Expiration Date: 01/29/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/01/2001, Registrant: Saint Tammany, Parish Of, Covington, LA 70434, Phone: (504) 893-4978

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • FOLSOM, 82356 St. Claude Street (Lat: 30.632056 Lon: -90.183000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.5 m, Overall height: 82.3 m, Call Sign: WQJS327,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 12/10/2008, Expiration Date: 12/10/2018, Cancellation Date: 02/14/2014, Certifier: Pamelia Y Hoof, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
  • BRUHL RD, 14325 Jim Core Rd. (304838) (Lat: 30.593417 Lon: -90.168111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 58.2 m, Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: WQJS331,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 12/10/2008, Expiration Date: 12/10/2018, Cancellation Date: 02/14/2014, Certifier: Pamelia Y Hoof, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
  • BRUHL ROAD, 14325 Jim Core Rd. (304838) (Lat: 30.593417 Lon: -90.168111), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 58.2 m, Overall height: 65.5 m, Call Sign: WQQT413,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/27/2013, Expiration Date: 02/27/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/20/2014, Certifier: Christopher Pickard, Registrant: Peg Bandwidth, LLC, 5904 Stone Creek Drive, Suite 130, The Colony, TX 75056, Phone: (214) 937-0201, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

55 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Folsom)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85-12F (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3108A, N3108A, N-3108A, Serial Number: 7AC-6699, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 11/06/2017, Certificate Issue Date: 08/10/2015
    Registrant (Individual): David M Norris, 13129 Verger Rd, Folsom, LA 70437
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 64028, N64028, N-64028, Serial Number: 17264974, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 03/25/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 04/07/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Richard S Jr O'Keefe, 1391 Valley Ct, Folsom, LA 70437
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 08/27/2019, Exported to: Philippines
  • Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER 112 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1203J, N1203J, N-1203J, Serial Number: 203, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 08/06/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 03/23/2009
    Registrant (Corporation): Sunflower Farm & Ranch LLC, 84080 Pierre Cemetary Rd, Folsom, LA 70437
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/08/2018

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 56. The highest number of fire incidents - 160 took place in 2006, and the least - 0 in 2007. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Folsom, LA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (68.5%), and Structure Fires (19.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Folsom, LA
    • 61268.5%Outside Fires
    • 17219.3%Structure Fires
    • 788.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 313.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Folsom, LA
Most common first names in Folsom, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary2774.3 years
James2771.3 years
Joseph2676.5 years
John2566.4 years
William2574.7 years
Robert1666.8 years
Louis1468.3 years
Frank1171.0 years
Willie1170.0 years
Charles1174.6 years
Most common last names in Folsom, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Willie3169.6 years
Garrett2260.9 years
Pierre2071.8 years
Baham1963.9 years
Core1674.5 years
Reid1573.3 years
Thompson1481.0 years
Sharp1373.1 years
Loyd1276.8 years
Lee1277.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Folsom, LA
  • 61.7%Electricity
  • 21.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Folsom, LA
  • 85.9%Electricity
  • 7.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.1%No fuel used


Folsom compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Folsom on our top lists:

  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Panama (population 500+)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest average weight of females"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
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