Taft, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Nueces County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,847
Population
1,705/sq mi density
$67,431
Median Income
$24,097 per capita
$124,200
Home Value
$160,386 Zillow
$980
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
136
Violent Crime/100K
847 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$67,431 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,200 home value, $980/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Taft has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,705/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.9800°N, 97.3928°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nueces County County |
| Nearest Airport | Corpus Christi International (CRP) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 51.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 48.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 16 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0356 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.19 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in |
Taft has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 55°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and April the driest (1.9").