Profile for Folsom, California, CA

Folsom is on the American River.

Gold was discovered here, along the American River, by African-American miners.

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 119. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 1.9 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Debbie Meyer, swimmer, Olympic medallist

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Starbucks

Local festivals include:

• Folsom Gourd and Arts Festival - Sept. 29-30, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

Folsom attractions: Folsom City Zoo

Historic sites and museums: Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park, Folsom History Museum, Folsom Prison Museum

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Gays & lesbians
National index: 100
Local index: 92

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Attractions (1)

Cemeteries (8)

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Parks (1)

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17% of Folsom residents report German ancestry, and 11% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Folsom ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Folsom was $30,210, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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38% of Folsom residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Folsom festival dates:

• Folsom Gourd and Arts Festival - Sept. 29-30, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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• Folsom Gourd and Arts Festival

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Median rent in Folsom, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $867.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,664.

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Libraries in Folsom include Folsom Public Library ... View libraries

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Newspapers in Folsom include Folsom Telegraph

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Sacramento County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Folsom political report.

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Folsom restaurants taking online reservations include Bidwell Street Bistro, Black Angus Steakhouse - Folsom ... View restaurants

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The average commute time for Folsom workers is 28 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A total of 12 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Folsom between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a rate of 2.3 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.

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