Laytonville-Leggett, California

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Population in July 2007: 3,966.
Males: 2,068  (52.2%)
Females: 1,898  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

40.8 years
California median age:

33.3 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,326 (it was $30,945 in 2000)
Laytonville-Leggett:

$56,326
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,909 (it was $19,235 in 2000)

Laytonville-Leggett CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $407,228 (it was $139,000 in 2000)
Laytonville-Leggett:

$407,228
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $543,293; detached houses: $599,740; townhouses or other attached units: $578,121; in 2-unit structures: $619,716; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $580,324; mobile homes: $187,001; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $113,877
March 2022 cost of living index in Laytonville-Leggett: 105.3 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Laytonville-Leggett, CA (2000)
    • 3,21080.1%White alone
    • 2766.9%American Indian alone
    • 2676.7%Hispanic
    • 1654.1%Two or more races
    • 330.8%Asian alone
    • 240.6%Black alone
    • 160.4%Other race alone
    • 140.3%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Land area: 740.0 square miles.

Population density: 5.4 people per square mile   (very low).

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Laytonville-Leggett CCD:

0.5% ($735)
California:

0.8% ($1,564)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Redding, CA (87.7 miles , pop. 80,865).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (143.5 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (488.7 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Leggett, CA (2.8 miles),
Laytonville, CA (3.2 miles ),
Cleone, CA (4.5 miles ),
Covelo, CA (4.6 miles ),
Benbow, CA (4.7 miles ),
Fort Bragg, CA (4.9 miles ),
Brooktrails, CA (5.1 miles ),
Soda Springs, CA (5.1 miles)

Latitude: 39.76 N, Longitude: 123.64 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 707

Distribution of median household income in Laytonville-Leggett, CA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.4%
California:

5.1%
Most common industries in Laytonville-Leggett, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (13.6%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.8%)
  • Wood products (6.9%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Health care (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.3%)
  • Wood products (9.8%)
  • Educational services (4.0%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (17.8%)
  • Educational services (15.1%)
  • Health care (8.0%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Laytonville-Leggett, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Carpenters (4.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.7%)
  • Cashiers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (8.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Construction laborers (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.4%)
  • Cashiers (6.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.6%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)

Average climate in Laytonville-Leggett, California

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Laytonville-Leggett, California average temperatures Laytonville-Leggett, California average precipitation Laytonville-Leggett, California humidity Laytonville-Leggett, California wind speed Laytonville-Leggett, California snowfall Laytonville-Leggett, California sunshine Laytonville-Leggett, California clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM10
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 34.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

34.1
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 16.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.8
U.S.:

19.2

Earthquake activity:

Laytonville-Leggett-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 5555% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 126.8 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 119.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 46.3 miles away from Laytonville-Leggett center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 99.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/22/1923 at 09:04:18, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 101.9 miles away from Laytonville-Leggett center
On 9/1/1994 at 15:15:53, a magnitude 7.1 (6.6 MB, 7.0 MS, 7.1 MW, 6.8 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 120.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mendocino County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 8, Landslides: 6, Mudslides: 5, Fires: 4, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Amtrak stations near Laytonville-Leggett:

  • 7 miles: LEGGETT (69501 US HWY. 101) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 11 miles: LAYTONVILLE (44900 US HWY. 101) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Laytonville-Leggett:

  • Mendocino College (about 46 miles; Ukiah, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,263)
  • College of the Redwoods (about 71 miles; Eureka, CA; FT enrollment: 4,410)
  • Humboldt State University (about 81 miles; Arcata, CA; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • Shasta College (about 93 miles; Redding, CA; FT enrollment: 5,645)
  • California State University-Chico (about 96 miles; Chico, CA; FT enrollment: 14,838)
  • Santa Rosa Junior College (about 104 miles; Santa Rosa, CA; FT enrollment: 13,047)
  • Butte College (about 107 miles; Oroville, CA; FT enrollment: 8,649)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Laytonville-Leggett: Camp Rest (A), Camp Saint Michael (B), Camp Seabow (C), Chandelier Tree (D), Clarke Ranch (E), Wilderness Lodge (F), Usal (G), The Hermitage (H), Strauss Orchard (I), Rockport Fire Station (J), Reynolds State Wayside Campground (K), Redwine Ranch (L), Redwine Cabin (M), O'Conner Orchard (N), Moody (O), Captain Miles Standish Tree (P), Medcalf Ranch (Q), Blue Rock Ranch (R), Drewry Ranch (S), Bell Springs (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Laytonville-Leggett: Our Lady of the Redwoods Abbey (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Lilley Grave Cemetery (1), Laytonville Cemetery (2), Newport Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Vinton Lake (A), Twin Lakes (B), Farley Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Black Oak Creek (A), Bond Creek (B), Brad Turner Creek (C), Bridges Creek (D), Buckhorn Creek (E), Burns Creek (F), Butler Creek (G), Cahto Creek (H), Cedar Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Laytonville-Leggett include: Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area (1), Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area (2), Westport-Union Landing State Beach (3), Sinkyone Wilderness State Park (4), Empire Roadside Rest (5), Honky Tonk Picnic Area (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Wages Creek Beach (A), Seaside Creek Beach (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Mendocino County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

54.5%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

12.1%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

22.2%
Whole state:

14.2%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

9.8%
Whole state:

6.3%
2 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010
18 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse in 2000
9 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Laytonville-Leggett:

Marital status in Laytonville-Leggett, CA
  • Never married: 32.3%
  • Now married: 49.6%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

For population 25 years and over in Laytonville-Leggett:

  • High school or higher: 82.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
  • Unemployed: 10.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
California average:

16.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Laytonville-Leggett, CA (based on Mendocino County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic15,08111
Other6,01429
Evangelical Protestant4,91254
Mainline Protestant2,73025
Orthodox--
None59,104-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 51
Here:

5.93 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Mendocino County:

0.70 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 38
Here:

4.42 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 119
Mendocino County:

13.84 / 10,000 pop.
California:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Mendocino County:

7.1%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Mendocino County:

20.4%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Mendocino County:

19.5%
State:

17.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Laytonville-Leggett:

  • KLLK (1250 AM; 5 kW; WILLITS, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KPMO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MENDOCINO, CA; Owner: JPR FOUNDATION INC.)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KNCR (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FORTUNA, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KTCT (1050 AM; 50 kW; SAN MATEO, CA; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA RADIO CORP.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KFAX (1100 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: GOLDEN GATE BROADCASTING CO, INC.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Laytonville-Leggett:

  • K209EU (89.7 FM; LAYTONVILLE, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KHKL (91.9 FM; LAYTONVILLE, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KMKX (93.5 FM; WILLITS, CA; Owner: RADIO MILLENNIUM L L C)
  • KLVG (103.7 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KHUM (104.7 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: LOST COAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMUD (91.1 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: REDWOOD COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • K201HL (88.1 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K235AM (94.9 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KUKI-FM (103.3 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KZYZ (91.5 FM; WILLITS, CA; Owner: MENDOCINO COUNTY PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • K264AH (100.7 FM; WILLITS, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KEKA-FM (101.5 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KHRD (103.1 FM; WEAVERVILLE, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KNCQ (97.3 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO OF REDDING, LLC)
  • KWNE (94.5 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: BROADCASTING CORP. OF MENDICINO CTY.)
  • KQPM (105.9 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • K296ES (107.1 FM; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KNTI (99.5 FM; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KZYX (90.7 FM; PHILO, CA; Owner: MENDOCINO COUNTY PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KSRT (107.1 FM; CLOVERDALE, CA; Owner: POINT BROADCASTING)

TV broadcast stations around Laytonville-Leggett:

  • KFWU (Channel 8; FORT BRAGG, CA; Owner: CONCORD LICENSE, LLC)
  • K06FR (Channel 6; LAYTONVILLE, ETC., CA; Owner: LESTER J. DIETZ)
  • K08GJ (Channel 8; LAYTONVILLE, ETC., CA; Owner: LESTER J. DIETZ)
  • K10GL (Channel 10; LAYTONVILLE, ETC., CA; Owner: LESTER J. DIETZ)
  • K12GV (Channel 12; LAYTONVILLE, ETC., CA; Owner: LESTER J. DIETZ)
  • K61CJ (Channel 61; LAYTONVILLE, ETC., CA; Owner: LESTER J. DIETZ)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.5mTotal length
  • 3,000Total average daily traffic
  • 300Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,510Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • SF40872A, 100 Cahto Drive (Lat: 39.686722 Lon: -123.579472), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WQLP880,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19375.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19375.0 MHz, 19375.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19375.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19375.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/24/2010, Expiration Date: 03/24/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/18/2020, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • SF40874B, 68170 Page Road (Lat: 39.866889 Lon: -123.737000), Type: Upole, Structure height: 44.2 m, Call Sign: WQLP881,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17935.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/24/2010, Expiration Date: 03/24/2020, Cancellation Date: 01/26/2017, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: T-Mobile License LLC, 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Laytonville-Leggett, CA
  • 56.5%Wood
  • 32.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.0%Electricity
  • 2.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.5%Utility gas
  • 1.3%Other fuel
  • 0.6%Solar energy
  • 0.2%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Laytonville-Leggett, CA
  • 44.2%Wood
  • 35.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.6%Electricity
  • 4.5%Utility gas
  • 3.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.2%Other fuel
  • 1.7%No fuel used


Laytonville-Leggett compared to California state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
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