Neighborhood

Cherry Creek

Elverta · Sacramento, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Cherry Creek, Elverta, CA. Based on 86 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 586 (ranging from 547 to 612). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Cherry Creek’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 86 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

586

Needs Attention

Lowest score

547

Highest score

612

Homes scored

86

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

3136%

Needs Attention580–669

5564%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Cherry Creek boundary — about 86 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Station 117

    7961 Cherry Brook Drive

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Cherry Creek — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Cherry Creek?

Scored homes in Cherry Creek, Elverta, CA (Sacramento, CA metro) average 586 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 86 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Cherry Creek?

Scored homes in Cherry Creek range from 547 to 612 — a 65-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 86 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Cherry Creek?

55 scored homes (64%) in Cherry Creek 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 Cherry Creek?

1 fire station sits inside the Cherry Creek boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Station 117. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Cherry Creek compare to other Elverta neighborhoods?

Cherry Creek averages 586 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Quail Ranch averages 600 (14 points higher); Linwood averages 604 (18 points higher); Miranda Estates averages 601 (15 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 Cherry Creek?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Cherry Creek 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 Cherry Creek improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Elverta, 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 55 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Cherry Creek?

Among 86 scored homes in Cherry Creek, Elverta, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 55 homes (64%); High Priority: 31 homes (36%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 586 neighborhood average.