Neighborhood

Watts

Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Watts, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 2,653 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 587 (ranging from 582 to 637). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Watts’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2,653 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

587

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

637

Homes scored

2,653

Score distribution

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

High Priority300579

00%

Needs Attention580669

2,653100%

Good Foundation670739

00%

Well Protected740799

00%

Firewise Leader800900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Watts boundary — about 2,653 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Los Angeles Fire Department Station 65

    1801 East Century Boulevard

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Watts?

Scored homes in Watts, Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 587 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 2,653 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Watts?

Scored homes in Watts range from 582 to 637 — a 55-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2,653 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Watts?

2,653 scored homes (100%) in Watts 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 Watts?

1 fire station sits inside the Watts boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles Fire Department Station 65. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Watts compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?

Watts averages 587 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Congress Southeast averages 586 (1 points lower); CANNDU averages 586 (1 points lower); Congress Southwest averages 582 (5 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 Watts?

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

High-impact steps in Los Angeles, 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 2,653 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Watts?

Among 2,653 scored homes in Watts, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2,653 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 587 neighborhood average.