Neighborhood

Carnelian Bay

Carnelian Bay · Incline Village-Crystal Bay, NV--CA, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Carnelian Bay, Carnelian Bay, CA. Based on 186 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 466 (ranging from 450 to 509). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Carnelian Bay’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 186 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

466

High Priority

Lowest score

450

Highest score

509

Homes scored

186

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

186100%

Needs Attention580–669

00%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Carnelian Bay boundary — about 186 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • North Tahoe Fire Protection District Station 55

    240 Carnelian Bay Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Carnelian Bay — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Carnelian Bay?

Scored homes in Carnelian Bay, Carnelian Bay, CA (Incline Village-Crystal Bay, NV--CA metro) average 466 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 186 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Carnelian Bay?

Scored homes in Carnelian Bay range from 450 to 509 — a 59-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 186 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Carnelian Bay?

186 scored homes (100%) in Carnelian Bay fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in Carnelian Bay?

1 fire station sits inside the Carnelian Bay boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include North Tahoe Fire Protection District Station 55. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Carnelian Bay compare to other Carnelian Bay neighborhoods?

Carnelian Bay averages 466 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Agate Bay Vista averages 462 (4 points lower). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.

What does a High Priority average mean for Carnelian Bay?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Carnelian Bay still have significant wildfire readiness work ahead. Cindera prioritizes the highest-impact hardening actions block by block so homeowners can move into higher tiers over time.

How can homeowners in Carnelian Bay improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Carnelian Bay, 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 186 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Carnelian Bay?

Among 186 scored homes in Carnelian Bay, Carnelian Bay, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 186 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 466 neighborhood average.

Nearby neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods in Carnelian Bay with Cindera Score data.