Taft, CA

Living in Taft

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 33
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 31
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 77
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Schools 8
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Residents

9.4k Population +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

$45k Median 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

$146k Median Home Value -$57k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$546 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Taft, CA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Taft, CA

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Colleges

Colleges near Taft, CA

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Westmont College
49 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Taft, CA

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Mercy Hospital
28 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Taft, CA

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Meadows Field
30 miles, NE
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