Neighborhood

Imperial Estates West

Lakewood · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Imperial Estates West, Lakewood, CA. Based on 763 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 586 (ranging from 582 to 622). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Imperial Estates West’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 763 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

586

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

763

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

763100%

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 Imperial Estates West — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Imperial Estates West?

Scored homes in Imperial Estates West, Lakewood, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 586 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 763 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Imperial Estates West?

Scored homes in Imperial Estates West 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 763 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Imperial Estates West?

763 scored homes (100%) in Imperial Estates West 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 Imperial Estates West?

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

How does Imperial Estates West compare to other Lakewood neighborhoods?

Imperial Estates West averages 586 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Sunshine averages 586 (about the same); Eastern Lakewood averages 585 (1 points lower); Carson Park averages 582 (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 Imperial Estates West?

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

High-impact steps in Lakewood, 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 763 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Imperial Estates West?

Among 763 scored homes in Imperial Estates West, Lakewood, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 763 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 586 neighborhood average.