Neighborhood

Palmgate

Foothill Farms · Sacramento, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Palmgate, Foothill Farms, CA. Based on 174 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 Palmgate’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 174 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

174

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

174100%

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 Palmgate — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Palmgate?

Scored homes in Palmgate, Foothill Farms, 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 174 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Palmgate?

Scored homes in Palmgate 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 174 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Palmgate?

174 scored homes (100%) in Palmgate 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 Palmgate?

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

How does Palmgate compare to other Foothill Farms neighborhoods?

Palmgate averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Hillsdale Oaks averages 597 (about the same); Rancho Del Paso averages 597 (about the same); Hillsdale Townhouses 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 Palmgate?

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

High-impact steps in Foothill Farms, 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 174 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Palmgate?

Among 174 scored homes in Palmgate, Foothill Farms, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 174 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.