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Taft
City in California, United States
Overview
Taft is a small, close-knit community in California's San Joaquin Valley, known for its rich oil industry heritage and welcoming residents. The city offers a glimpse into the region's history and traditional small-town American life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
174
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.14°, -119.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,890
Local Cost
$1,180
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
75
English
100
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
367 Mbps
Upload
387 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
65
Walk Score
65
Footways
129.0
Airport
MIT
Distance
47 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 2026-03-23.
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 44 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 65/100.
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