South Taft, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,534 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
85.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
62.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$155,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$396 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$704 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kern County
6
Bakersfield-Delano Metro Area
6
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kern County
7
Bakersfield-Delano Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 47
Feb 2 0 49
Mar 2 1 52
Apr 1 0 55
May 0 0 60
Jun 0 0 67
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 0 0 67
Oct 1 0 60
Nov 1 0 52
Dec 2 1 47

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 4%

Schools

Conley Elementary
<1 miles, NW 3.7 star
Taft Primary
<1 miles, NE 2.3 star
Parkview Elementary
1 miles, NW 2.8 star
Roosevelt Elementary
1 miles, N 1.4 star

Colleges

Taft College
1 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Bakersfield Heart Hospital
30 miles, E 3.2 star
Mercy Hospital
30 miles, E 1.4 star
Adventist Health Bakersfield
30 miles, E 2.3 star

Airports

Meadows Field
31 miles, E 1 star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
53 miles, SW 1.4 star
San Luis County Regional Airport
67 miles, NW 1 star