Neighborhood
Vista Grande
Carmichael · Sacramento, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Vista Grande, Carmichael, CA. Based on 20 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 609 (ranging from 604 to 610). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Vista Grande’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 20 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
609
Needs Attention
Lowest score
604
Highest score
610
Homes scored
20
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
20100%
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 Vista Grande, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Vista Grande — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Vista Grande?
Scored homes in Vista Grande, Carmichael, CA (Sacramento, CA metro) average 609 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 20 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Vista Grande?
Scored homes in Vista Grande range from 604 to 610 — a 6-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 20 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Vista Grande?
20 scored homes (100%) in Vista Grande 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 Vista Grande?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Vista Grande boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Vista Grande compare to other Carmichael neighborhoods?
Vista Grande averages 609 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Canterbury Village averages 610 (1 points higher); Carmichael Regency averages 609 (about the same); Kenneth Avenue Eight Plex averages 609 (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 Vista Grande?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Vista Grande 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 Vista Grande 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 20 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Vista Grande?
Among 20 scored homes in Vista Grande, Carmichael, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 20 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 609 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Carmichael with Cindera Score data.