Neighborhood

Stearns Park

Long Beach · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Stearns Park, Long Beach, CA. Based on 27 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 582 (ranging from 582 to 582). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Stearns Park’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 27 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

582

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

582

Homes scored

27

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

27100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Stearns Park boundary — about 27 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Long Beach Fire Department Station 17

    2241 Argonne Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Stearns Park?

Scored homes in Stearns Park, Long Beach, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 582 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 27 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Stearns Park?

Scored homes in Stearns Park range from 582 to 582 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 27 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Stearns Park?

27 scored homes (100%) in Stearns Park fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in Stearns Park?

1 fire station sits inside the Stearns Park boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Long Beach Fire Department Station 17. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Stearns Park compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?

Stearns Park averages 582 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Bryant School averages 589 (7 points higher); Los Altos averages 582 (about the same); Recreation Park averages 582 (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 Stearns Park?

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

High-impact steps in Long Beach, 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 27 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Stearns Park?

Among 27 scored homes in Stearns Park, Long Beach, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 27 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 582 neighborhood average.