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Taft, TN
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, Tennessee.
Population
251
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
70
ZIP codes
0
Taft and its ZIP codes
Taft at a glance
- Taft is 59% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
Local data for Taft, TN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Taft.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,069
9,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,519
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$252M
FY 2026, $7,130 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Taft, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
747
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
55.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Taft, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Taft
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlancheCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Ardmore, ALTown | 7.1 mi | 2 |
| DellroseCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.3 |
| ArdmoreCity | 7.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Park CityCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 5.5 |
| ElktonCity | 10 mi | 2 |
| Hazel Green, ALCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 10 |
| Harvest, ALCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12.3 |
| FayettevilleCity | 12 mi | 9.1 |
| Meridianville, ALCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 15.6 |
| FrankewingCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Elkmont, ALTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Moores Mill, ALCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.6 |
| FlintvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| New Market, ALCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 17.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Taft, TN in?
- Taft is in Lincoln County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Taft, TN?
- About 251 people live in Taft, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Taft?
- Nearby places include Blanche (2.3 mi), Ardmore, AL (7.1 mi), Dellrose (7.9 mi), Ardmore (7.9 mi), Park City (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023