Neighborhood

Hillcrest

Citrus Heights · Sacramento, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Hillcrest, Citrus Heights, CA. Based on 198 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 605). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Hillcrest’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 198 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

597

Needs Attention

Lowest score

597

Highest score

605

Homes scored

198

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

198100%

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 Hillcrest — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Hillcrest?

Scored homes in Hillcrest, 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 198 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Hillcrest?

Scored homes in Hillcrest range from 597 to 605 — a 8-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 198 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Hillcrest?

198 scored homes (100%) in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?

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

How does Hillcrest compare to other Citrus Heights neighborhoods?

Hillcrest averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Bramblewood averages 597 (about the same); Wildwood Estates averages 598 (1 points higher); Auburn Place averages 597 (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 Hillcrest?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest 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 198 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Hillcrest?

Among 198 scored homes in Hillcrest, Citrus Heights, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 198 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.