At a Glance
Violent Crime
236/100K
3,608/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
51.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
317 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Taft a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Taft reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,608/100K.
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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population101
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans74.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$12,586
Unemployment51.4%
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%
Crime
F
Violent236/100K
Property3,608/100K
Health
Obesity46.7%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain63.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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%
Broadband41.0%
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.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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