Neighborhood

Lucerne-Higuera

Culver City · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Lucerne-Higuera, Culver City, CA. Based on 743 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 585 (ranging from 582 to 622). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Lucerne-Higuera’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 743 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

585

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

743

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

743100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Lucerne-Higuera boundary — about 679 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.5 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Culver City Fire Department Station 1 Headquarters

    9600 Culver Boulevard

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Lucerne-Higuera — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Lucerne-Higuera?

Scored homes in Lucerne-Higuera, Culver City, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 585 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 743 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Lucerne-Higuera?

Scored homes in Lucerne-Higuera range from 582 to 622 — a 40-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 743 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Lucerne-Higuera?

743 scored homes (100%) in Lucerne-Higuera 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 Lucerne-Higuera?

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

How does Lucerne-Higuera compare to other Culver City neighborhoods?

Lucerne-Higuera averages 585 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Downtown Culver City averages 596 (11 points higher); McManus averages 584 (1 points lower); Blair Hills averages 515 (70 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 Lucerne-Higuera?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Lucerne-Higuera 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 Lucerne-Higuera improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Culver 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 743 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Lucerne-Higuera?

Among 743 scored homes in Lucerne-Higuera, Culver City, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 743 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 585 neighborhood average.