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Taft Heights
City in California, United States
Overview
Taft Heights is a compact community in Kern County, California, adjacent to the city of Taft and rooted in the legacy of the Central Valley oil industry. Known for its quiet, residential character, Taft Heights offers small town living away from the bustle of larger Californian cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.13°, -119.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,140
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
80
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
291 Mbps
Upload
322 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
MIT
Distance
49 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 161 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 58/100.
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