Taft Heights, CA
Living in Taft Heights
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute45
Public Transit1
Affordability87
Public Safety30
Airports11
Hospitals23
Colleges79
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+92 (2010–19)
27 y Median Age
5%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate38%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
75%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector81%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance35%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office18%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Housing
$147kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$724Median Monthly Rent+$23 (2010–19)
29%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195928%
Built 1940 to 194923%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K45%
$250K to $299K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
LP gas3%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas72%
Crime
Violent Crime in Taft Heights
United States45
California55
Bakersfield Metro Area66
Kern County66
Property Crime in Taft Heights
United States48
California56
Bakersfield Metro Area76
Kern County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump77%
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 Heights
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding35
Tornado3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Taft Heights, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Taft Heights, CA
St Johns Lutheran School
23 miles, NE
Bakersfield Christian High School
24 miles, NE
Country Christian School
26 miles, NE
New Life Christian School
27 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Taft Heights, CA
California State University-Bakersfield
26 miles, NE
Westmont College
48 miles, S
Antioch University-Santa Barbara
51 miles, S
Thomas Aquinas College
53 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Taft Heights, CA
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc
26 miles, NE
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
30 miles, NE
Mercy Hospital
30 miles, NE
Adventist Health Bakersfield
31 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Taft Heights, CA
Meadows Field
31 miles, NE
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
53 miles, SW
San Luis County Regional Airport
67 miles, W