Neighborhood
Walnut Heights
Carmichael · Sacramento, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Walnut Heights, Carmichael, CA. Based on 20 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 607 (ranging from 597 to 609). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Walnut Heights’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
607
Needs Attention
Lowest score
597
Highest score
609
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 Walnut Heights, ranked by Cindera Score:
6341 RIO BONITO DR
CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
609
View property6331 RIO BONITO DR
CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
609
View property6320 RIO BONITO DR
CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
609
View property6236 MAHALA DR
CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
608
View property6211 MAHALA DR
CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
608
View property6221 MAHALA DR
CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
608
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Walnut Heights — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Walnut Heights?
Scored homes in Walnut Heights, Carmichael, CA (Sacramento, CA metro) average 607 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 Walnut Heights?
Scored homes in Walnut Heights range from 597 to 609 — a 12-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 Walnut Heights?
20 scored homes (100%) in Walnut Heights 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 Walnut Heights?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Walnut Heights boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Walnut Heights compare to other Carmichael neighborhoods?
Walnut Heights averages 607 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: La Casa De Los Gobernadores averages 607 (about the same); Brittain Paul Estates averages 604 (3 points lower); Greenbrook averages 598 (9 points lower). 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 Walnut Heights?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Walnut Heights 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 Walnut Heights 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 Walnut Heights?
Among 20 scored homes in Walnut Heights, Carmichael, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 20 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 607 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Carmichael with Cindera Score data.