Neighborhood

Heather Downs

Citrus Heights · Sacramento, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Heather Downs, Citrus Heights, CA. Based on 79 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Heather Downs’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 79 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

597

Needs Attention

Lowest score

597

Highest score

597

Homes scored

79

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

79100%

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Heather Downs?

Scored homes in Heather Downs, Citrus Heights, CA (Sacramento, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 79 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Heather Downs?

Scored homes in Heather Downs range from 597 to 597 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 79 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Heather Downs?

79 scored homes (100%) in Heather Downs 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 Heather Downs?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Heather Downs boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Heather Downs compare to other Citrus Heights neighborhoods?

Heather Downs averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Old Orchard averages 597 (about the same); El Nido Heights averages 598 (1 points higher); Ecton averages 598 (1 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 Heather Downs?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Heather Downs 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 Heather Downs improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Citrus Heights, 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 79 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Heather Downs?

Among 79 scored homes in Heather Downs, Citrus Heights, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 79 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.