South Taft, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,534 Population 2,346/sq mi density

$41,875 Median Income $15,263 per capita

$155,700 Home Value $201,442 Zillow

$892 Median Rent 42.1% income on rent

66°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.4 / 5.0

$41,875 median income, 13.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$155,700 home value, $892/mo rent

Education

1.7 / 5.0

9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

South Taft, CA

At a Glance

Median Income

$41,875

44% below

$15,263 per capita

Home Value

$155,700

45% below

Zillow: $201,442

Median Rent

$892/mo

23% below

42.1% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

9.2%

73% below

57.0% high school+

Unemployment

13.7%

281% above

35.6% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

38.6%

20% above

17.4% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

66°F

How South Taft Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows South Taft's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income

56%

Home Value

55%

Rent

77%

Poverty

287%

Bachelor's

27%

Unemployment

381%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Taft a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Taft residents earn a median household income of $41,875 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,263. The unemployment rate stands at 13.7% (281% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Taft is $155,700 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,442. Median rent is $892/month, with 42.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

9.2% of adults in South Taft hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 57.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Taft has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population2,534

Median Age25.8 yrs

Density2,346/mi²

Male / Female45% / 55%

Foreign Born25.8%

Veterans4.4%

Economy

Median Income$41,875

Per Capita$15,263

Unemployment13.7%

Poverty35.6%

County GDP$63,070M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

A+

Home Value$155,700

Rent$892

Ownership40.5%

Zillow$201,442

Housing Units791

Rent Burden42.1%

Health

Obesity38.6%

Diabetes14.3%

Smoking17.4%

Heart Disease7.2%

Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F

Rain6.0 in/yr

AQI72 (Moderate)

Elevation1,117 ft

Education

Bachelor's+9.2%

High School+57.0%

Graduate+0.6%

School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%

Commute38 min

Broadband78.4%

Internet Speed79 Mbps

EV Stations2

Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in South Taft was built in 1953.

The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (54 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.

14.0% of the population has a disability.

25.8% of residents are foreign-born.

There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.

273 declared natural disasters on record.