Neighborhood
The Palms
Carmichael · Sacramento, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across The Palms, Carmichael, CA. Based on 7 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 The Palms’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 7 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
7
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
7100%
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.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in The Palms, ranked by Cindera Score:
5236 HICKORY HILL CT
FAIR OAKS, CA 95628
597
View property5232 HICKORY HILL CT
FAIR OAKS, CA 95628
597
View property5240 HICKORY HILL CT
FAIR OAKS, CA 95628
597
View property5224 HICKORY HILL CT
FAIR OAKS, CA 95628
597
View property5233 HICKORY HILL CT
FAIR OAKS, CA 95628
597
View property5229 HICKORY HILL CT
FAIR OAKS, CA 95628
597
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for The Palms — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in The Palms?
Scored homes in The Palms, 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 7 home scores.
How much do scores vary within The Palms?
Scored homes in The Palms 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 7 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in The Palms?
7 scored homes (100%) in The Palms 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 The Palms?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the The Palms boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does The Palms compare to other Carmichael neighborhoods?
The Palms averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Ambrose Acres averages 597 (about the same); San Juan Hills averages 597 (about the same); Caroline Place 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 The Palms?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means The Palms 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 The Palms 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 7 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for The Palms?
Among 7 scored homes in The Palms, Carmichael, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 7 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Carmichael with Cindera Score data.