Neighborhood
Downtown Blythe
Blythe · Blythe, CA--AZ, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Downtown Blythe, Blythe, CA. Based on 37 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Downtown Blythe’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 37 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
597
Needs Attention
Lowest score
597
Highest score
597
Homes scored
37
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
37100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Downtown Blythe boundary — about 37 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.
Riverside County Fire Department - Station 43 Blythe
140 West Barnard Street
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Downtown Blythe, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Downtown Blythe — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Downtown Blythe?
Scored homes in Downtown Blythe, Blythe, CA (Blythe, CA--AZ metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 37 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Downtown Blythe?
Scored homes in Downtown Blythe range from 597 to 597 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 37 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Downtown Blythe?
37 scored homes (100%) in Downtown Blythe fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in Downtown Blythe?
1 fire station sits inside the Downtown Blythe boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Riverside County Fire Department - Station 43 Blythe. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Downtown Blythe compare to other Blythe neighborhoods?
Downtown Blythe averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Solano averages 597 (about the same); Valley Terrace West averages 597 (about the same); Walsh Acres averages 597 (about the same). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.
What does a Needs Attention average mean for Downtown Blythe?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Downtown Blythe is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation as a whole. Many California homeowners in this band work toward voluntary-market placement while documenting mitigation.
How can homeowners in Downtown Blythe improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Blythe, 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. Cindera turns these into a prioritized plan — especially valuable for the 37 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Downtown Blythe?
Among 37 scored homes in Downtown Blythe, Blythe, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 37 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Blythe with Cindera Score data.