Neighborhood

Palisades

Orangevale · Sacramento, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Palisades, Orangevale, CA. Based on 112 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 596 (ranging from 548 to 597). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Palisades’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 112 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

596

Needs Attention

Lowest score

548

Highest score

597

Homes scored

112

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

22%

Needs Attention580–669

11098%

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 Palisades — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Palisades?

Scored homes in Palisades, Orangevale, CA (Sacramento, CA metro) average 596 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 112 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Palisades?

Scored homes in Palisades range from 548 to 597 — a 49-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 112 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Palisades?

110 scored homes (98%) in Palisades 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 Palisades?

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

How does Palisades compare to other Orangevale neighborhoods?

Palisades averages 596 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Bonnierae averages 585 (11 points lower); Lincoln Palisades averages 592 (4 points lower); Madison Village averages 597 (1 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 Palisades?

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

High-impact steps in Orangevale, 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 110 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Palisades?

Among 112 scored homes in Palisades, Orangevale, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 110 homes (98%); High Priority: 2 homes (2%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 596 neighborhood average.