Neighborhood
Central
Hercules · Oakland, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Central, Hercules, CA. Based on 2 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 623 (ranging from 611 to 635). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Central’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 2 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
623
Needs Attention
Lowest score
611
Highest score
635
Homes scored
2
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
2100%
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.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Central, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Central — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Central?
Scored homes in Central, Hercules, CA (Oakland, CA metro) average 623 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 2 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Central?
Scored homes in Central range from 611 to 635 — a 24-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Central?
2 scored homes (100%) in Central 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 Central?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Central boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Central compare to other Hercules neighborhoods?
Central averages 623 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: The Waterfront averages 601 (22 points lower); North Shore Business Park averages 601 (22 points lower); The Carridor averages 619 (4 points lower). 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 Central?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Central 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 Central improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Hercules, 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 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Central?
Among 2 scored homes in Central, Hercules, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 623 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Hercules with Cindera Score data.