Neighborhood

Downtown Cathedral City

Cathedral City · Palm Springs, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Downtown Cathedral City, Cathedral City, CA. Based on 103 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 593 (ranging from 552 to 607). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Downtown Cathedral City’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 103 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

593

Needs Attention

Lowest score

552

Highest score

607

Homes scored

103

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2322%

Needs Attention580–669

8078%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Downtown Cathedral City boundary — about 103 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Cathedral City Fire Department - Station 411

    68950 Buddy Rogers Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Downtown Cathedral City — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Downtown Cathedral City?

Scored homes in Downtown Cathedral City, Cathedral City, CA (Palm Springs, CA metro) average 593 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 103 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Downtown Cathedral City?

Scored homes in Downtown Cathedral City range from 552 to 607 — a 55-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 103 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Downtown Cathedral City?

80 scored homes (78%) in Downtown Cathedral City fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in Downtown Cathedral City?

1 fire station sits inside the Downtown Cathedral City boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Cathedral City Fire Department - Station 411. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Downtown Cathedral City compare to other Cathedral City neighborhoods?

Downtown Cathedral City averages 593 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Sunair averages 583 (10 points lower); Cathedral City Highlands averages 596 (3 points higher); Homestead Estates averages 595 (2 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 Downtown Cathedral City?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Downtown Cathedral City 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 Downtown Cathedral City improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Cathedral City, 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 80 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Downtown Cathedral City?

Among 103 scored homes in Downtown Cathedral City, Cathedral City, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 80 homes (78%); High Priority: 23 homes (22%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 593 neighborhood average.