Taft, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
101
Population
20/sq mi density
71°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Taft, LA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
89.2% high school+
Obesity Rate
46.7%
45% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
How Taft Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Taft's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Taft a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Taft hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Taft has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population101
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$12,586
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$268,165
Housing Units37
Rent Burden34.3%
Health
Obesity46.7%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain63.3 in/yr
Elevation7 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.