Folsom, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 72,913 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Folsom is located northeast of Sacramento.
Cultural Attractions
Historic Old Folsom features more than 40 art galleries and working artists' studios.
Recreation
Boating, rafting, hiking, and biking are popular activities in the area, which has more than 120 miles of shoreline along Lake Natoma and Folsom Lake.
Historical
Although the city was made famous in Johnny Cash's 1956 song, "Folsom Prison Blues," its history goes back to the gold rush of 1849 and the arrival of the railroad.
Economy
Folsom's steady stream of new residents keeps local contractors busy building, including two malls and a new state-of-the-art library.
| Population [details] | 72,913 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 75.4% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 705.01 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 44.60% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 50.96 °F/36.92 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 87.63 °F/53.6 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 45.83 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 20 |
| Cost of living [details] | 119.1 |
| State sales tax | 7.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | San Francisco (89.89 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | SACRAMENTO INTERNATIONAL (23.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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