Neighborhood

Merrihill

Carmichael · Sacramento, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Merrihill, Carmichael, CA. Based on 949 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 607). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Merrihill’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 949 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

597

Needs Attention

Lowest score

597

Highest score

607

Homes scored

949

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

949100%

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 Merrihill — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Merrihill?

Scored homes in Merrihill, 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 949 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Merrihill?

Scored homes in Merrihill range from 597 to 607 — a 10-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 949 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Merrihill?

949 scored homes (100%) in Merrihill 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 Merrihill?

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

How does Merrihill compare to other Carmichael neighborhoods?

Merrihill averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Rutland Hills averages 598 (1 points higher); Centurion Madison averages 597 (about the same); Rutland 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 Merrihill?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Merrihill 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 Merrihill 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 949 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Merrihill?

Among 949 scored homes in Merrihill, Carmichael, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 949 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.