Taft, TX
Living in Taft
Bikeability11
Walkability42
Commute57
Public Transit13
Affordability85
Public Safety69
Airports18
Hospitals69
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.9kPopulation-528 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
5%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
78%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian16%
Hispanic or Latino82%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate35%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income-$8.9k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector82%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office18%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$70kMedian Home Value+$5.7k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$565Median Monthly Rent+$145 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197933%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
LP gas1%
Utility gas43%
Crime
Violent Crime in Taft
United States45
Texas51
Corpus Christi Metro Area67
San Patricio County37
Property Crime in Taft
United States48
Texas58
Corpus Christi Metro Area71
San Patricio County42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 85 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 58 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Taft
Inland Flooding48
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Taft, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Taft, TX
St James Episcopal School
13 miles, S
Arlington Heights Christian School
14 miles, SW
Holy Family Elementary School
15 miles, S
Incarnate Word Academy Middle Level
15 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Taft, TX
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
19 miles, S
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
43 miles, SW
University of Houston-Victoria
63 miles, NE
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
114 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Taft, TX
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi
14 miles, S
Care Regional Medical Center
15 miles, E
Driscoll Childrens Hospital
16 miles, S
South Texas Surgical Hospital
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Taft, TX
Corpus Christi International Airport
16 miles, SW
Valley International Airport
122 miles, S
San Antonio International Airport
126 miles, NW
Laredo International Airport
130 miles, W