City

Hercules

California · Contra Costa County County

Explore wildfire readiness across Hercules, CA. Based on 34 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 606 (ranging from 597 to 637). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.

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Neighborhoods in Hercules, ranked by readiness

Scored neighborhoods ordered by average Cindera Score (highest first). Open a row for block-level maps, fire stations, and property links.

Scored neighborhood boundaries in Hercules. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.

City scores

The Hercules average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (34 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

606

Needs Attention

Lowest score

597

Highest score

637

Homes scored

34

Score distribution

Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

34100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

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Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Hercules — based on Cindera data for this city.

How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for Hercules?

The Hercules city average is based on homes we have already scored in neighborhoods with Cindera Score data in Contra Costa County County. Neighborhood pages show local averages and boundaries; parcel pages show scores for individual addresses.

What is the average Cindera Score in Hercules?

Scored homes in Hercules, CA average 606 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). That average is based on 34 home scores across 6 scored neighborhoods.

Which Hercules neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?

Foxboro leads Hercules with an average of 633, while New Pacific averages 597. That spread shows readiness can differ sharply between neighborhoods in the same city.

How much do home scores vary across Hercules?

Scored homes in Hercules range from 597 to 637 — a 40-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 Hercules?

34 scored homes (100%) in Hercules 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 Hercules include Pinole (1.0 mi), Bayview (1.8 mi), Tara Hills (2.2 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.

What does a Needs Attention city average mean for Hercules?

A city average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Hercules 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 Hercules 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 Hercules to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the Needs Attention tier.

What is the full score breakdown for Hercules?

Among 34 scored homes in Hercules, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 34 homes (100%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 606 city average.