Neighborhood

Desert City

Yucca Valley, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Desert City, Yucca Valley, CA. Based on 2 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 558 (ranging from 554 to 561). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Desert City’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

558

High Priority

Lowest score

554

Highest score

561

Homes scored

2

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2100%

Needs Attention580–669

00%

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 Desert City, ranked by Cindera Score:

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Desert City — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Desert City?

Scored homes in Desert City, Yucca Valley, CA average 558 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 2 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Desert City?

Scored homes in Desert City range from 554 to 561 — a 7-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 2 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Desert City?

2 scored homes (100%) in Desert City 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 Desert City?

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

How does Desert City compare to other Yucca Valley neighborhoods?

Desert City averages 558 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Sierra View Estates averages 550 (8 points lower); Mooreland Hills averages 558 (about the same); Sunny Sands Estates averages 585 (27 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 Desert City?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Desert City 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 Desert City improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Yucca Valley, 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 2 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Desert City?

Among 2 scored homes in Desert City, Yucca Valley, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 2 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 558 neighborhood average.