Where Leggett residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leggett, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leggett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leggett
COPD, depression and asthma run high in Leggett
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 5.1% across California. 3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28.5%), vs 20.1% across California. Asthma is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 9.3% across California. In all, Leggett runs above California on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Leggett
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), vs 10.9% across California. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Leggett
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 26.2% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the California figure falls outside Leggett’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Leggett adults…
Leggett runs above CA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Leggett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Leggett
No hospital or community health center in Leggett itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Leggett; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Leggett adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Leggett runs above California.
4 in 10 Leggett adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.7% of Leggett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Leggett and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Leggett adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Leggett
Why doesn’t Leggett have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leggett.
What hospital is closest to Leggett?
Jerold Phelps Community Hospital in Garberville, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Leggett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leggett.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.