Neighborhood
Waterman Meadows
Elk Grove · Sacramento, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Waterman Meadows, Elk Grove, CA. Based on 190 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 604). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Waterman Meadows’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 190 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
597
Needs Attention
Lowest score
597
Highest score
604
Homes scored
190
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
190100%
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 Waterman Meadows, ranked by Cindera Score:
9436 SAN PAULO CIR
ELK GROVE, CA 95624
604
View property9415 MONTE CRESTA WAY
ELK GROVE, CA 95624
603
View property9440 PORTO ROSA DR
ELK GROVE, CA 95624
603
View property9421 MONTE CRESTA WAY
ELK GROVE, CA 95624
602
View property9187 RANCHO DR
ELK GROVE, CA 95624
597
View property9289 RANCHO DR
ELK GROVE, CA 95624
597
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Waterman Meadows — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Waterman Meadows?
Scored homes in Waterman Meadows, 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 190 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Waterman Meadows?
Scored homes in Waterman Meadows range from 597 to 604 — a 7-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 190 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Waterman Meadows?
190 scored homes (100%) in Waterman Meadows 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 Waterman Meadows?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Waterman Meadows boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Waterman Meadows compare to other Elk Grove neighborhoods?
Waterman Meadows averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Porto Rosa averages 597 (about the same); Waterman Place averages 597 (about the same); Waterman Plaza averages 601 (4 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 Waterman Meadows?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Waterman 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 Waterman 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 190 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Waterman Meadows?
Among 190 scored homes in Waterman Meadows, Elk Grove, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 190 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Elk Grove with Cindera Score data.