Neighborhood
Gilliam Meadows
Elk Grove · Sacramento, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Gilliam Meadows, Elk Grove, CA. Based on 789 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 608 (ranging from 603 to 611). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Gilliam Meadows’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 789 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
608
Needs Attention
Lowest score
603
Highest score
611
Homes scored
789
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
789100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Gilliam Meadows boundary — about 745 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.
Cosumnes Fire Department Station 72
10035 Atkins Drive
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Gilliam Meadows, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Gilliam Meadows — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Gilliam Meadows?
Scored homes in Gilliam Meadows, Elk Grove, CA (Sacramento, CA metro) average 608 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 789 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Gilliam Meadows?
Scored homes in Gilliam Meadows range from 603 to 611 — a 8-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 789 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Gilliam Meadows?
789 scored homes (100%) in Gilliam Meadows 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 Gilliam Meadows?
1 fire station sits inside the Gilliam Meadows boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Cosumnes Fire Department Station 72. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Gilliam Meadows compare to other Elk Grove neighborhoods?
Gilliam Meadows averages 608 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Elk Grove Meadows averages 594 (14 points lower); Bilby Meadows averages 595 (13 points lower); Franklin Meadows averages 608 (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 Gilliam Meadows?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Gilliam Meadows 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 Gilliam Meadows improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Elk Grove, 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 789 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Gilliam Meadows?
Among 789 scored homes in Gilliam Meadows, Elk Grove, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 789 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 608 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Elk Grove with Cindera Score data.