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Leggett, CA — ZIP 95585

Population: 522 (Census ACS)

2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Leggett Valley High, Leggett Valley Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
54.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
244
Days with Moderate air quality
122
Highest AQI recorded (year)
83

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Garberville Airport (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
JEROLD PHELPS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, ADVENTIST HEALTH HOWARD MEMORIAL, ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
57.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.6%
Households with broadband internet
26.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,370
Average weekly wage
$963
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 95585?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 95585?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 95585?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 95585?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 95585?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 95585?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 95585?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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