Taft, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lincoln County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
305 Population 85/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Taft, TN

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
42% below
51.5% high school+
Unemployment
15.3%
325% above
46.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°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
373%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
425%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Taft a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

19.6% of adults in Taft hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 51.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Taft has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population305
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$68,890
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty46.2%
County GDP$1,714M
Avg Weekly Wage$973

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$311,660
Housing Units90
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,045/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation888 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+51.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute32 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Taft was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.