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Crime in Taft summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Taft. Key points include:
There were 216 total crimes in Taft in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Taft is 3,176.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Taft is 470.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Taft is 2,705.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Taft is 49.87% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Taft Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Taft / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 216 | 3,176.0 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 32 | 470.5 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 44.1 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 338.2 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 184 | 2,705.5 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 29 | 426.4 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 124 | 1,823.3 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 31 | 455.8 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Taft summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Taft. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Taft is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Taft is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Taft is $205,745.
The median income in Taft is $72,772.
Taft's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Taft Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Taft | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 96 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 117 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 123 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Taft, CA Weather
The average high in Taft is 75.7° and the average low is 48.6°.
There are 22.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 8.4 inches of precipitation each year with 1.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Taft |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 8.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Taft Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Taft
The current population in Taft is 7,125. The population has decreased 24.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,125 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 7,228 | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 7,414 | -15.1% |
| 2021 | 8,730 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 9,189 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 9,372 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 9,307 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 9,224 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 9,128 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 9,130 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 9,063 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 9,192 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 9,264 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 9,413 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 9,370 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Taft
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Taft is:
60.5% White with 4,314 White residents.
1.2% African American with 86 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 21 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 7 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 17 Other residents.
6.1% Two Or More with 437 Two Or More residents.
31.5% Hispanic with 2,243 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Taft | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.5% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 31.5% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Taft
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Taft is 48.9% female with 3,483 female residents.
Taft is 51.1% male with 3,641 male residents.
| Gender | Taft | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Taft for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Taft completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Taft completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Taft completed high school / ged.
36.0% of adults in Taft completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Taft completed associate's degree.
5.0% of adults in Taft completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Taft completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Taft completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Taft completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Taft | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 36.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Taft, California
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8.8% of households in Taft earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Taft earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.7% of households in Taft earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.2% of households in Taft earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.3% of households in Taft earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.6% of households in Taft earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.3% of households in Taft earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.0% of households in Taft earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.1% of households in Taft earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.0% of households in Taft earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Taft | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.8% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.7% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.6% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.0% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.1% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.0% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
