Neighborhood
Sheldon
Sacramento · Sacramento, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Sheldon, Sacramento, CA. Based on 89 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sheldon’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 89 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
597
Needs Attention
Lowest score
597
Highest score
597
Homes scored
89
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
89100%
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.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Sheldon, ranked by Cindera Score:
7829 PRALINE WAY
ELK GROVE, CA 95758
597
View property7810 PRALINE WAY
ELK GROVE, CA 95758
597
View property8761 DONSON WAY
ELK GROVE, CA 95758
597
View property8429 BUTTERSCOTCH WAY
ELK GROVE, CA 95758
597
View property8732 DONSON WAY
ELK GROVE, CA 95758
597
View property7900 SPLENDID WAY
ELK GROVE, CA 95758
597
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Sheldon — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Sheldon?
Scored homes in Sheldon, Sacramento, CA (Sacramento, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 89 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Sheldon?
Scored homes in Sheldon range from 597 to 597 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 89 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Sheldon?
89 scored homes (100%) in Sheldon 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 Sheldon?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Sheldon boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Sheldon compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Sheldon averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Sheldon Farms averages 597 (about the same); Laguna Vega South averages 597 (about the same); Sheldon Whitehouse averages 597 (about the same). 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 Sheldon?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Sheldon 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 Sheldon improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Sacramento, 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 89 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Sheldon?
Among 89 scored homes in Sheldon, Sacramento, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 89 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Sacramento with Cindera Score data.