Neighborhood

Bennett Ranch

Lake Forest · Orange County, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Bennett Ranch, Lake Forest, CA. Based on 2 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Bennett Ranch’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

597

Needs Attention

Lowest score

597

Highest score

597

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 Bennett Ranch, ranked by Cindera Score:

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Bennett Ranch?

Scored homes in Bennett Ranch, Lake Forest, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 597 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 Bennett Ranch?

Scored homes in Bennett Ranch range from 597 to 597 — a 0-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 Bennett Ranch?

2 scored homes (100%) in Bennett Ranch 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 Bennett Ranch?

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

How does Bennett Ranch compare to other Lake Forest neighborhoods?

Bennett Ranch averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Carefree el Toro averages 597 (about the same); Rancho Viejo averages 597 (about the same); Viejo West Condominiums 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 Bennett Ranch?

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

High-impact steps in Lake Forest, 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 Bennett Ranch?

Among 2 scored homes in Bennett Ranch, Lake Forest, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.