Neighborhood
La Sierra
Riverside · Riverside, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across La Sierra, Riverside, CA. Based on 740 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 530 (ranging from 465 to 612). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put La Sierra’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 740 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
530
High Priority
Lowest score
465
Highest score
612
Homes scored
740
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
47564%
Needs Attention580–669
26536%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the La Sierra boundary — about 740 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.5 mi from the neighborhood center.
Riverside Fire Department Station 8 - La Sierra
11076 Hole Avenue
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in La Sierra, ranked by Cindera Score:
11725 SLATE AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92505
612
View property4193 FLATROCK DR
RIVERSIDE, CA 92505
612
View property4130 FLAT ROCK DR, UNIT 8A
RIVERSIDE, CA 92505
612
View property4901 LA SIERRA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92505
611
View property4942 LA SIERRA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92505
611
View property11131 PIERCE ST
RIVERSIDE, CA 92505
611
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for La Sierra — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in La Sierra?
Scored homes in La Sierra, Riverside, CA (Riverside, CA metro) average 530 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 740 home scores.
How much do scores vary within La Sierra?
Scored homes in La Sierra range from 465 to 612 — a 147-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 740 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in La Sierra?
475 scored homes (64%) in La Sierra fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in La Sierra?
1 fire station sits inside the La Sierra boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Riverside Fire Department Station 8 - La Sierra. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does La Sierra compare to other Riverside neighborhoods?
La Sierra averages 530 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: La Sierra Park averages 597 (67 points higher); Rancho Monte Vista averages 609 (79 points higher); Sierra Gardens averages 597 (67 points higher). 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 La Sierra?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in La Sierra 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 La Sierra improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Riverside, 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 475 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for La Sierra?
Among 740 scored homes in La Sierra, Riverside, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 265 homes (36%); High Priority: 475 homes (64%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 530 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Riverside with Cindera Score data.