At a Glance
Median Income
$42,188
$24,598 per capita
Violent Crime
185/100K
3,716/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
51.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 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
2.1 / 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 $42,188 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,598. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 993 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Leggett reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,716/100K.
Education
5.4% of adults in Leggett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
51.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leggett has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population50
Median Age65.3 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female26% / 74%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans37.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,188
Per Capita$24,598
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$150,852
Housing Units41
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent185/100K
Property3,716/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death16,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation64 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+51.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute17 min
Broadband26.0%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Leggett was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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