Neighborhood

Central Signal Hill

Signal Hill · Los Angeles, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Central Signal Hill, Signal Hill, CA. Based on 57 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 596 (ranging from 582 to 597). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Central Signal Hill’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 57 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

596

Needs Attention

Lowest score

582

Highest score

597

Homes scored

57

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

57100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Central Signal Hill boundary — about 6 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.1 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 60

    2300 East 27th Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Central Signal Hill — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Central Signal Hill?

Scored homes in Central Signal Hill, Signal Hill, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro) average 596 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 57 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Central Signal Hill?

Scored homes in Central Signal Hill range from 582 to 597 — a 15-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 57 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Central Signal Hill?

57 scored homes (100%) in Central Signal Hill 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 Central Signal Hill?

1 fire station sits inside the Central Signal Hill boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 60. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Central Signal Hill compare to other Signal Hill neighborhoods?

Central Signal Hill averages 596 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Hilltop averages 595 (1 points lower); Civic Center averages 596 (about the same); West Side Signal Hill averages 584 (12 points lower). 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 Central Signal Hill?

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

High-impact steps in Signal Hill, 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 57 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Central Signal Hill?

Among 57 scored homes in Central Signal Hill, Signal Hill, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 57 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 596 neighborhood average.