Neighborhood

Placer Canyon

Granite Bay, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Placer Canyon, Granite Bay, CA. Based on 63 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 519 (ranging from 512 to 543). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Placer Canyon’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 63 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

519

High Priority

Lowest score

512

Highest score

543

Homes scored

63

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

63100%

Needs Attention580–669

00%

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 Placer Canyon — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Placer Canyon?

Scored homes in Placer Canyon, Granite Bay, CA average 519 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 63 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Placer Canyon?

Scored homes in Placer Canyon range from 512 to 543 — a 31-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 63 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Placer Canyon?

63 scored homes (100%) in Placer Canyon fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Placer Canyon?

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

How does Placer Canyon compare to other Granite Bay neighborhoods?

Placer Canyon averages 519 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Quail Lake West averages 516 (3 points lower); Quail Lake averages 513 (6 points lower); Los Lagos averages 509 (10 points lower). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.

What does a High Priority average mean for Placer Canyon?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Placer Canyon still have significant wildfire readiness work ahead. Cindera prioritizes the highest-impact hardening actions block by block so homeowners can move into higher tiers over time.

How can homeowners in Placer Canyon improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Granite Bay, 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 63 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Placer Canyon?

Among 63 scored homes in Placer Canyon, Granite Bay, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 63 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 519 neighborhood average.