Neighborhood

Ridgecrest

Fair Oaks · Sacramento, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Ridgecrest, Fair Oaks, CA. Based on 211 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 607). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Ridgecrest’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 211 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

597

Needs Attention

Lowest score

597

Highest score

607

Homes scored

211

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

211100%

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 Ridgecrest — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Ridgecrest?

Scored homes in Ridgecrest, Fair Oaks, 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 211 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Ridgecrest?

Scored homes in Ridgecrest range from 597 to 607 — a 10-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 211 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Ridgecrest?

211 scored homes (100%) in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest?

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

How does Ridgecrest compare to other Fair Oaks neighborhoods?

Ridgecrest averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Tri-haven Estates averages 597 (about the same); Ponderosa Sunrise averages 598 (1 points higher); Estey Estates averages 602 (5 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 Ridgecrest?

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

High-impact steps in Fair Oaks, 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 211 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Ridgecrest?

Among 211 scored homes in Ridgecrest, Fair Oaks, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 211 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.