Folsom is a village in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 716 at the 2010 census, and 769 in 2020. The town is named after the wife of Grover Cleveland, Frances Folsom. It is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code70437

Area code985

Living in Folsom

Housing in Folsom

$306K▲ 1.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Folsom home is worth about $306,000, up 1.6% in a year, 41% above the Louisiana typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Folsom

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Not graded

Folsom has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent1

Property0

Reported in 20251

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Folsom

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Most working residents leave Folsom for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Covington (16%), New Orleans (11%) and Metairie (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Covington

16%

New Orleans

11%

Metairie

Baton Rouge

2%Work in townlive and work in Folsom 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 218Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Folsom →

Health in Folsom

Compared with Louisiana

7better than LA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 10 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.9%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethLA 18.1% · better 10%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offLA 12.4% · better

Care nearby

St. Tammany Parish HospitalCovington · 12.4 mi · ER

Start Community Health Center - CovingtonCovington · 11.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Folsom · CMS · HRSAHealth in Folsom →

Natural hazards in Folsom

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves

11Does Folsom flood?paid flood claims since 1983 8Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Folsom

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Folsom →

Climate in Folsom

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Folsom has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 40°, and snow is almost unheard of.

64° / 41°Winter

79° / 56°Spring

91° / 71°Summer

79° / 56°Fall

How much snow does Folsom get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 18, with the last in spring around Mar 12.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Folsom →

Schools in Folsom

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School Grade A

The public schools Folsom’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 89% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictSt. Tammany ParishSchools2

Folsom Elementary School AElementary · Grades PK–5 · 453 students Folsom Junior High School B+Middle · Grades 6–8 · 183 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within LA. Ratings are from neighbors.