Neighborhood

Westlake South

Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Westlake South, Los Angeles, CA. Based on 180 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 587 (ranging from 582 to 622). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Westlake South’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 180 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

587

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

622

Homes scored

180

Score distribution

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

High Priority300579

00%

Needs Attention580669

180100%

Good Foundation670739

00%

Well Protected740799

00%

Firewise Leader800900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Westlake South boundary — about 180 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 11

    1819 West 7th Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Westlake South?

Scored homes in Westlake South, 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 180 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Westlake South?

Scored homes in Westlake South 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 180 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Westlake South?

180 scored homes (100%) in Westlake South 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 Westlake South?

1 fire station sits inside the Westlake South boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include City of Los Angeles Fire Department Station 11. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Westlake South compare to other Los Angeles neighborhoods?

Westlake South averages 587 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Westlake averages 586 (1 points lower); Westlake North averages 586 (1 points lower); MacArthur Park averages 597 (10 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 Westlake South?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Westlake South 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 Westlake South 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 180 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Westlake South?

Among 180 scored homes in Westlake South, Los Angeles, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 180 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 587 neighborhood average.