Taft, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
7,228 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,479 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$246,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$615 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$844 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.4% 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 0 52
Apr 1 0 55
May 0 0 60
Jun 0 0 66
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 60
Nov 1 0 52
Dec 1 0 46

Hazards

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 77%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 20, CA State Senate District 12, CA Assembly District 32, CA
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Schools

Conley Elementary
2 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Taft Primary
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Lincoln Junior High
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Roosevelt Elementary
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Taft College
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Bakersfield Heart Hospital
28 miles, E • 3.2 star
Mercy Hospital
28 miles, E • 1.4 star
Adventist Health Bakersfield
29 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Meadows Field
30 miles, NE • 1 star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
54 miles, SW • 1.4 star
San Luis County Regional Airport
69 miles, NW • 1 star
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