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Taft, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,228 Population 473/sq mi density
$64,479 Median Income $31,344 per capita
$246,400 Home Value $201,442 Zillow
$989 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
712 Violent Crime/100K 2,592 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,479 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$246,400 home value, $989/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
712 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Taft (11)

MCGILL CAMPGROUND AND GROUP CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
67 sites 4.6/5 (192 reviews) $30–$150/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
HIKING, CAMPING, BIKING
Escape from the city to the remote and beautiful McGill Campground. The campground, bursting with views of mountains and valleys, is an ideal base for...
REYES CREEK CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
27 sites 4.6/5 (185 reviews) $30–$150/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van
FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Hammock spots, dipping holes and a fishing stream make Reyes Creek Campground an ideal hideaway. Located near the Sespe Wilderness alongside Reyes Cre...
CAMPO ALTO CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
19 sites 4.5/5 (41 reviews) $30–$150/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
VISITOR CENTER, CAMPING, BIKING
Tucked away high atop the Cerro Noroeste, you'll find solitude, serenity and unsurpassed scenery as you lose yourself in a pleasant grove of Jeff...
MT. PINOS CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
19 sites 4.3/5 (72 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV
CAMPING, BIKING
Mount Pinos or in the Native American Chumash language, "Iwihinmu," was considered to be the center of the world, the point where ev...
CHUCHUPATE CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
29 sites 4.2/5 (15 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV
CAMPING, BIKING
Nestled near the Tejon Pass, your escape from the city to this remote and beautiful high desert hide-away awaits. This perfectly primitive-style campg...
REYES PEAK CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
6 sites 4.2/5 (33 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
CAMPING, BIKING
At an elevation of 7,000 feet, Reyes Peak Campground, rises above the Sespe Wilderness and is situated along a ridge with spectacular views of the Cuy...
PINE MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
7 sites 4.0/5 (21 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
CAMPING, BIKING
Perfectly situated high above the Sespe Wilderness offering stunning views of the valley below and the Channel Islands in the distance lies Pine Mount...
BALLINGER CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
13 sites 3.8/5 (17 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
CAMPING, BIKING
Tucked away in the high desert, surrounded by scenic views of the badlands in the Los Padres National Forest, Ballinger Campground and day use area of...
KCL Campground
Campground
0.0/5 $0/night
Camping is available on a first come-first serve basis, we do not take reservations. Twelve campsites (two are elevated ADA compliant), with picnic ta...
Rancho Nuevo Campground
Campground
0.0/5 $0/night
Rancho Nuevo Campground is a primitive campground with 2 sites on a grassy canyon bottom, 4-wheel drive access only. Road is subject to close in the w...
Selby Campground
Campground
0.0/5 $0/night
Camping is available on a first come-first serve basis. Thirteen campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, horse corrals and a wheelchair accessible v...