City
Palm Desert
California · Riverside County County
Explore wildfire readiness across Palm Desert, CA. Based on 2,324 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 606 (ranging from 558 to 611). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.
Browse all citiesNeighborhoods in Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.
City scores
The Palm Desert average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (2,324 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
558
Highest score
611
Homes scored
2,324
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
10%
Needs Attention580–669
2,323100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Nearby cities with scores
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View cityFrequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Palm Desert — based on Cindera data for this city.
How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for Palm Desert?
The Palm Desert city average is based on homes we have already scored in neighborhoods with Cindera Score data in Riverside County County. Neighborhood pages show local averages and boundaries; parcel pages show scores for individual addresses.
What is the average Cindera Score in Palm Desert?
Scored homes in Palm Desert, CA average 606 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). That average is based on 2,324 home scores across 17 scored neighborhoods.
Which Palm Desert neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?
Palm Vista leads Palm Desert with an average of 611, while Palm Village Plaza averages 597. That spread shows readiness can differ sharply between neighborhoods in the same city.
How much do home scores vary across Palm Desert?
Scored homes in Palm Desert range from 558 to 611 — a 53-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 Palm Desert?
2,323 scored homes (100%) in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert include Rancho Mirage (2.5 mi), Indian Wells (3.8 mi), Bermuda Dunes (5.1 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.
What does a Needs Attention city average mean for Palm Desert?
A city average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the Needs Attention tier.
What is the full score breakdown for Palm Desert?
Among 2,324 scored homes in Palm Desert, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2,323 homes (100%); High Priority: 1 homes (0%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 606 city average.