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South Taft
City in California, United States
Overview
South Taft is a small community in Kern County, California, characterized by its working-class roots and ties to the region's oil fields. The city is calm and welcoming, with a distinctly local feel and quiet suburban streets. Visitors can expect an authentic slice of Central California life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.13°, -119.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,935
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
16.2°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
8.0°C
Record High
43.7°C
Record Low
-5.7°C
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
288 mm
Internet Speed
354 Mbps
Upload
442 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
61.0
Airport
MIT
Distance
48 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 71 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.
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