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Leggett, CA
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California.
Population
24
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
9
ZIP codes
0
Leggett and its ZIP codes
Leggett at a glance
- Leggett is 96% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Leggett, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mendocino County. PPP loans are for Leggett.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,431
31,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,438
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$663M
FY 2026, $7,235 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Leggett, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
339
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 39°F
65.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leggett, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Leggett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BenbowCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| GarbervilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| LaytonvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.4 |
| RedwayCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Shelter CoveCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.8 |
| AlderpointCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| PhillipsvilleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| MirandaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.5 |
| CoveloCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7.1 |
| CleoneCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| Myers FlatCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.4 |
| Fort BraggCity | 29 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leggett, CA in?
- Leggett is in Mendocino County, California.
- What is the population of Leggett, CA?
- About 24 people live in Leggett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leggett?
- Nearby places include Benbow (14 mi), Garberville (17 mi), Laytonville (18 mi), Redway (18 mi), Shelter Cove (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023