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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
Taft enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 831 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 15.1 sq mi (39.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 473/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1267°N, 119.4242°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.9 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1812 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.4 m | 1 | 112 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 141 km |
| 1927 | S. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 128 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 119 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 130 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Taft has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").