Neighborhood

Joshua

Lancaster · Lancaster - Palmdale, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Joshua, Lancaster, CA. Based on 1,611 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 588 (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 Joshua’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,611 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

588

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

1,611

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

1,611100%

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 Joshua — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Joshua?

Scored homes in Joshua, Lancaster, CA (Lancaster - Palmdale, CA metro) average 588 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 1,611 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Joshua?

Scored homes in Joshua 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 1,611 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Joshua?

1,611 scored homes (100%) in Joshua 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 Joshua?

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

How does Joshua compare to other Lancaster neighborhoods?

Joshua averages 588 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: El Dorado averages 584 (4 points lower); Yucca averages 583 (5 points lower); Lincoln averages 595 (7 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 Joshua?

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

High-impact steps in Lancaster, 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 1,611 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Joshua?

Among 1,611 scored homes in Joshua, Lancaster, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1,611 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 588 neighborhood average.