Neighborhood

Western Knolls

North Auburn · Sacramento, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Western Knolls, North Auburn, CA. Based on 135 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 566 (ranging from 536 to 622). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Western Knolls’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 135 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

566

High Priority

Lowest score

536

Highest score

622

Homes scored

135

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

8563%

Needs Attention580–669

5037%

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 Western Knolls — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Western Knolls?

Scored homes in Western Knolls, North Auburn, CA (Sacramento, CA metro) average 566 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 135 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Western Knolls?

Scored homes in Western Knolls range from 536 to 622 — a 86-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 135 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Western Knolls?

85 scored homes (63%) in Western Knolls fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Western Knolls?

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

How does Western Knolls compare to other North Auburn neighborhoods?

Western Knolls averages 566 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Princeton Club Estates averages 584 (18 points higher); Country Club Estates averages 587 (21 points higher); Kemper Oaks averages 549 (17 points lower). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.

What does a High Priority average mean for Western Knolls?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Western Knolls still have significant wildfire readiness work ahead. Cindera prioritizes the highest-impact hardening actions block by block so homeowners can move into higher tiers over time.

How can homeowners in Western Knolls improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in North Auburn, 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 85 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Western Knolls?

Among 135 scored homes in Western Knolls, North Auburn, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 50 homes (37%); High Priority: 85 homes (63%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 566 neighborhood average.