Neighborhood
Top of The Hill
Carmichael · Sacramento, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Top of The Hill, Carmichael, CA. Based on 16 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 601 (ranging from 594 to 604). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Top of The Hill’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 16 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
601
Needs Attention
Lowest score
594
Highest score
604
Homes scored
16
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
16100%
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 Top of The Hill, ranked by Cindera Score:
74 COVERED BRIDGE RD
CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
604
View property78 COVERED BRIDGE RD
CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
604
View property28 RIVER BLUFF LN
CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
604
View property70 COVERED BRIDGE RD
CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
604
View property26 RIVER BLUFF LN
CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
604
View property29 RIVER BLUFF LN
CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
603
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Top of The Hill — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Top of The Hill?
Scored homes in Top of The Hill, Carmichael, CA (Sacramento, CA metro) average 601 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 16 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Top of The Hill?
Scored homes in Top of The Hill range from 594 to 604 — a 10-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 16 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Top of The Hill?
16 scored homes (100%) in Top of The Hill 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 Top of The Hill?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Top of The Hill boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Top of The Hill compare to other Carmichael neighborhoods?
Top of The Hill averages 601 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Riverwood averages 599 (2 points lower); Greenbrook averages 598 (3 points lower); La Casa De Los Gobernadores averages 607 (6 points higher). 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 Top of The Hill?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Top of The Hill 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 Top of The Hill 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 16 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Top of The Hill?
Among 16 scored homes in Top of The Hill, Carmichael, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 16 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 601 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Carmichael with Cindera Score data.