Neighborhood

North Hawthorne

Hawthorne · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across North Hawthorne, Hawthorne, CA. Based on 2,949 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 584 (ranging from 582 to 622). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put North Hawthorne’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2,949 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

584

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

2,949

Score distribution

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

High Priority300579

00%

Needs Attention580669

2,949100%

Good Foundation670739

00%

Well Protected740799

00%

Firewise Leader800900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the North Hawthorne boundary — about 2,818 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.5 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 161

    4475 West El Segundo Boulevard

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in North Hawthorne?

Scored homes in North Hawthorne, Hawthorne, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 584 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 2,949 home scores.

How much do scores vary within North Hawthorne?

Scored homes in North Hawthorne range from 582 to 622 — a 40-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2,949 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in North Hawthorne?

2,949 scored homes (100%) in North Hawthorne 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 North Hawthorne?

1 fire station sits inside the North Hawthorne boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 161. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does North Hawthorne compare to other Hawthorne neighborhoods?

North Hawthorne averages 584 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Hawthorne averages 587 (3 points higher); Ramona averages 583 (1 points lower); East Hawthorne averages 588 (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 North Hawthorne?

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

High-impact steps in Hawthorne, 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 2,949 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for North Hawthorne?

Among 2,949 scored homes in North Hawthorne, Hawthorne, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2,949 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 584 neighborhood average.