City
Palm Springs
California · Riverside County County
Explore wildfire readiness across Palm Springs, CA. Based on 4,786 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 596 (ranging from 472 to 612). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.
Browse all citiesNeighborhoods in Palm Springs, 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 Springs. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.
City scores
The Palm Springs average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (4,786 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
596
Needs Attention
Lowest score
472
Highest score
612
Homes scored
4,786
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
3908%
Needs Attention580–669
4,39692%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Nearby cities with scores
Other cities with Cindera Score data near Palm Springs.
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View cityFrequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Palm Springs — based on Cindera data for this city.
How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for Palm Springs?
The Palm Springs 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 Springs?
Scored homes in Palm Springs, CA average 596 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). That average is based on 4,786 home scores across 46 scored neighborhoods.
Which Palm Springs neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?
The Movie Colony leads Palm Springs with an average of 610, while Araby Cove averages 477. That spread shows readiness can differ sharply between neighborhoods in the same city.
How much do home scores vary across Palm Springs?
Scored homes in Palm Springs range from 472 to 612 — a 140-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 Springs?
4,396 scored homes (92%) in Palm Springs 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 Springs include Garnet (5.0 mi), Cathedral City (5.8 mi), Whitewater (8.4 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.
What does a Needs Attention city average mean for Palm Springs?
A city average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Palm Springs 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 Springs 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 Springs to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the Needs Attention tier.
What is the full score breakdown for Palm Springs?
Among 4,786 scored homes in Palm Springs, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 4,396 homes (92%); High Priority: 390 homes (8%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 596 city average.