Neighborhood
Desert Hot Springs Highlands
Desert Hot Springs · Desert Hot Springs, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Desert Hot Springs Highlands, Desert Hot Springs, CA. Based on 3 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 589 (ranging from 553 to 608). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Desert Hot Springs Highlands’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 3 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
589
Needs Attention
Lowest score
553
Highest score
608
Homes scored
3
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
133%
Needs Attention580–669
267%
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.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Desert Hot Springs Highlands, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Desert Hot Springs Highlands — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Desert Hot Springs Highlands?
Scored homes in Desert Hot Springs Highlands, Desert Hot Springs, CA (Desert Hot Springs, CA metro) average 589 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 3 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Desert Hot Springs Highlands?
Scored homes in Desert Hot Springs Highlands range from 553 to 608 — a 55-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 3 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Desert Hot Springs Highlands?
2 scored homes (67%) in Desert Hot Springs Highlands 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 Desert Hot Springs Highlands?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Desert Hot Springs Highlands boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Desert Hot Springs Highlands compare to other Desert Hot Springs neighborhoods?
Desert Hot Springs Highlands averages 589 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Miracle Heights averages 595 (6 points higher); Desert Hot Springs East averages 607 (18 points higher); Hot Springs Oasis averages 595 (6 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 Desert Hot Springs Highlands?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Desert Hot Springs Highlands 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 Desert Hot Springs Highlands improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Desert Hot Springs, 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 2 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Desert Hot Springs Highlands?
Among 3 scored homes in Desert Hot Springs Highlands, Desert Hot Springs, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2 homes (67%); High Priority: 1 homes (33%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 589 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Desert Hot Springs with Cindera Score data.