Neighborhood
Downtown Calimesa
Calimesa · Riverside, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Downtown Calimesa, Calimesa, CA. Based on 45 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 604 (ranging from 589 to 608). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Downtown Calimesa’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 45 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
604
Needs Attention
Lowest score
589
Highest score
608
Homes scored
45
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
45100%
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 Calimesa boundary — about 45 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.
Calimesa Fire Department
908 Park Avenue
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Downtown Calimesa, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Downtown Calimesa — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Downtown Calimesa?
Scored homes in Downtown Calimesa, Calimesa, CA (Riverside, CA metro) average 604 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 45 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Downtown Calimesa?
Scored homes in Downtown Calimesa range from 589 to 608 — a 19-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 45 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Downtown Calimesa?
45 scored homes (100%) in Downtown Calimesa 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 Calimesa?
1 fire station sits inside the Downtown Calimesa boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Calimesa Fire Department. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Downtown Calimesa compare to other Calimesa neighborhoods?
Downtown Calimesa averages 604 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Garden Air Estates averages 578 (26 points lower); South Mesa Park averages 606 (2 points higher); Calimesa averages 532 (72 points lower). 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 Calimesa?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Downtown Calimesa 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 Calimesa improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Calimesa, 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 45 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Downtown Calimesa?
Among 45 scored homes in Downtown Calimesa, Calimesa, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 45 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 604 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Calimesa with Cindera Score data.