Taft, CA
Living in Taft
Bikeability31
Walkability33
Commute70
Public Transit38
Affordability86
Public Safety31
Airports12
Hospitals20
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.4kPopulation+2 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Multiracial4%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate37%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone<1%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income-$1.1k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-11% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+20% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government19%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance38%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Military<1%
Sales and office12%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$146kMedian Home Value-$57k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$546Median Monthly Rent-$44 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%
Crime
Violent Crime in Taft
United States45
California55
Bakersfield Metro Area66
Kern County66
Property Crime in Taft
United States48
California56
Bakersfield Metro Area76
Kern County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 2 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Taft
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding39
Tornado3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Taft, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Taft, CA
St Johns Lutheran School
21 miles, NE
Bakersfield Christian High School
22 miles, NE
New Life Christian School
25 miles, NE
Country Christian School
25 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Taft, CA
California State University-Bakersfield
24 miles, NE
Westmont College
49 miles, S
Antioch University-Santa Barbara
51 miles, S
Thomas Aquinas College
52 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Taft, CA
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc
24 miles, NE
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
28 miles, NE
Mercy Hospital
28 miles, NE
Adventist Health Bakersfield
29 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Taft, CA
Meadows Field
30 miles, NE
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
54 miles, SW
San Luis County Regional Airport
69 miles, W