Neighborhood

Sheldon Highlands

Elk Grove · Sacramento, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Sheldon Highlands, Elk Grove, CA. Based on 225 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 590 to 603). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sheldon Highlands’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 225 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

597

Needs Attention

Lowest score

590

Highest score

603

Homes scored

225

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

225100%

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 Sheldon Highlands — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Sheldon Highlands?

Scored homes in Sheldon Highlands, Elk Grove, 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 225 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Sheldon Highlands?

Scored homes in Sheldon Highlands range from 590 to 603 — a 13-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 225 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Sheldon Highlands?

225 scored homes (100%) in Sheldon 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 Sheldon Highlands?

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

How does Sheldon Highlands compare to other Elk Grove neighborhoods?

Sheldon Highlands averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Sheldon Pointe averages 597 (about the same); French's Estates averages 597 (about the same); The Seasons 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 Sheldon Highlands?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Sheldon 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 Sheldon Highlands 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 225 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Sheldon Highlands?

Among 225 scored homes in Sheldon Highlands, Elk Grove, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 225 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.