Taft, California
Quick Statistics
Taft is a community in Kern County, California, home to about 7,125 people spread across 15.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $29,306 a year, and a typical home is worth about $252,600. About 14.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 24 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Taft ranks number 577 of 1,570 in population, number 935 in median household income, number 1,217 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Taft typically top out near 97°F in July, while January nights average about 39°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | South Taft, CA | 1.9 mi. | 2,939 |
| 2. | Taft Heights, CA | 2.7 mi. | 1,291 |
| 3. | Ford City, CA | 3.3 mi. | 4,162 |
| 4. | Maricopa, CA | 5.3 mi. | 984 |
| 5. | Valley Acres, CA | 5.7 mi. | 595 |
| 6. | Dustin Acres, CA | 6.8 mi. | 656 |
| 7. | Fellows, CA | 7.8 mi. | 71 |
| 8. | Tupman, CA | 12.5 mi. | 157 |
What is the population of Taft, California?
Taft has a population of about 7,125 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Taft, California in?
Taft is located in Kern County, California.
What is the median home value in Taft, California?
The median home value in Taft is about $252,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Taft, California?
The median personal income in Taft is about $29,306 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Taft, California?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded in Kern County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Taft, California?
Typical July highs run about 97 degrees and January lows about 39 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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