City
Arcata
California · Humboldt County County
Explore wildfire readiness across Arcata, CA. Based on 20 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 607 (ranging from 560 to 610). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.
Browse all citiesNeighborhoods in Arcata, ranked by readiness
Scored neighborhoods ordered by average Cindera Score (highest first). Open a row for block-level maps, fire stations, and property links.
- 1607Pacific
20 homes · Needs Attention
Scored neighborhood boundaries in Arcata. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.
City scores
The Arcata average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (20 home scores across scored neighborhoods). Use this page to compare neighborhoods and see citywide tier mix. Individual homes can score well above or below the city average. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
607
Needs Attention
Lowest score
560
Highest score
610
Homes scored
20
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
15%
Needs Attention580–669
1995%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Nearby cities with scores
Other cities with Cindera Score data near Arcata.
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Arcata — based on Cindera data for this city.
How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for Arcata?
The Arcata city average is based on homes we have already scored in neighborhoods with Cindera Score data in Humboldt County County. Neighborhood pages show local averages and boundaries; parcel pages show scores for individual addresses.
What is the average Cindera Score in Arcata?
Scored homes in Arcata, CA average 607 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). That average is based on 20 home scores across 1 scored neighborhood.
Which Arcata neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?
Pacific is the scored neighborhood currently available in Arcata, averaging 607 across 20 homes.
How much do home scores vary across Arcata?
Scored homes in Arcata range from 560 to 610 — a 50-point spread on the Cindera scale. City averages smooth over that variation; neighborhood and parcel pages show where individual homes sit.
Which score tier has the most homes in Arcata?
19 scored homes (95%) in Arcata fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers appear too — readiness is not uniform across the city.
Which nearby cities also have Cindera Score data?
Other scored cities near Arcata include McKinleyville (5.6 mi), Eureka (6.1 mi), Pine Hills (9.9 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.
What does a Needs Attention city average mean for Arcata?
A city average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Arcata is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation overall. Individual neighborhoods can already sit higher or lower than the city average.
How can homeowners in Arcata improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in CA include clearing combustible material from Zone 0 (within 5 feet of the structure), upgrading to ember-resistant vents, maintaining roof and gutter cleanliness, and documenting verified actions. Start with your address on Cindera, then use neighborhood pages in Arcata to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the Needs Attention tier.
What is the full score breakdown for Arcata?
Among 20 scored homes in Arcata, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 19 homes (95%); High Priority: 1 homes (5%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 607 city average.