Taft Independent School District, TX
Living in Taft ISD
Bikeability18
Walkability31
Commute60
Public Transit17
Affordability77
Public Safety66
Airports17
Hospitals69
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.7kPopulation-900 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated
76%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian17%
Hispanic or Latino82%
Multiracial<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school29%
High school graduate32%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income-$8.1k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office16%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$69kMedian Home Value+$4.1k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$582Median Monthly Rent+$134 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
LP gas3%
Utility gas39%
Crime
Violent Crime in Taft ISD
United States45
Texas51
Corpus Christi Metro Area67
San Patricio County37
Property Crime in Taft ISD
United States48
Texas58
Corpus Christi Metro Area71
San Patricio County42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump44%
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 ISD
Inland Flooding56
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Taft Independent School District, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Taft Independent School District, TX
St James Episcopal School
13 miles, S
Arlington Heights Christian School
14 miles, SW
Holy Family Elementary School
14 miles, S
Incarnate Word Academy Middle Level
14 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Taft Independent School District, TX
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
18 miles, S
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
43 miles, SW
University of Houston-Victoria
64 miles, NE
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
115 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Taft Independent School District, TX
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi
13 miles, S
Care Regional Medical Center
15 miles, E
Driscoll Childrens Hospital
15 miles, S
South Texas Surgical Hospital
19 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Taft Independent School District, TX
Corpus Christi International Airport
15 miles, SW
Valley International Airport
121 miles, S
San Antonio International Airport
126 miles, NW
Laredo International Airport
130 miles, W