At a Glance
Median Income
$15,859
$13,727 per capita
Violent Crime
373/100K
3,533/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
68.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Leggett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leggett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leggett a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leggett residents earn a median household income of $15,859 , which is 79% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,727. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,522 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Leggett reports 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,533/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Leggett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
68.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leggett has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population44
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans44.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$15,859
Per Capita$13,727
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$4,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$339,259
Housing Units75
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent373/100K
Property3,533/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation820 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+68.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 61%
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Leggett was built in 1965.
63.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (87 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
52.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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