Neighborhood

Alderwood

Carmichael · Sacramento, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Alderwood, Carmichael, CA. Based on 12 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Alderwood’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 12 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

12

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

12100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

No fire stations were found inside this neighborhood boundary.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Alderwood?

Scored homes in Alderwood, Carmichael, CA (Sacramento, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 12 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Alderwood?

Scored homes in Alderwood 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 12 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Alderwood?

12 scored homes (100%) in Alderwood fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Alderwood?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Alderwood boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Alderwood compare to other Carmichael neighborhoods?

Alderwood averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Grant Park averages 597 (about the same); Fairwind Meadows averages 598 (1 points higher); St. John Estates 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 Alderwood?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Alderwood 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 Alderwood improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Carmichael, 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 12 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Alderwood?

Among 12 scored homes in Alderwood, Carmichael, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 12 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.