Neighborhood

Palmer

Highgrove · Riverside, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Palmer, Highgrove, CA. Based on 33 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 608 (ranging from 607 to 609). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Palmer’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 33 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

608

Needs Attention

Lowest score

607

Highest score

609

Homes scored

33

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

33100%

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 Palmer — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Palmer?

Scored homes in Palmer, Highgrove, CA (Riverside, CA metro) average 608 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 33 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Palmer?

Scored homes in Palmer range from 607 to 609 — a 2-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 33 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Palmer?

33 scored homes (100%) in Palmer 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 Palmer?

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

How does Palmer compare to other Highgrove neighborhoods?

Palmer averages 608 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Monte Vista Square averages 611 (3 points higher); Highgrove Park averages 611 (3 points higher); Highgrove averages 606 (2 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 Palmer?

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

High-impact steps in Highgrove, 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 33 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Palmer?

Among 33 scored homes in Palmer, Highgrove, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 33 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 608 neighborhood average.