Fire Safety Ranking — Santa Barbara
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Santa Barbara compare on fire safety. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How fire safety is measured →
Top Fire Safety Neighborhoods — Ranked
Significant wildfire hazards exist in this area, representing a much higher risk level than the Santa Barbara average. Residents should prioritize enhanced fire mitigation and emergency preparedness.
Fire hazard levels in San Roque are considerably higher than the Santa Barbara city average. According to iHuus data, this area requires enhanced mitigation measures due to the significant presence of combustible vegetation.
Elevated wildfire hazards exist throughout this area, representing a significantly higher risk level than the Santa Barbara average. Residents should prioritize enhanced fire mitigation and preparedness measures.
Full Santa Barbara Fire Safety Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill | 2.3 | #1 | +2.0 ↑ |
| San Roque | 2.2 | #2 | +1.9 ↑ |
| East San Roque | 2 | #3 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Elings Park | 1.8 | #4 | +1.5 ↑ |
| Samarkand | 1 | #5 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Cielito | 0.9 | #6 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Campanil | 0.8 | #7 | +0.5 ↑ |
| North State | 0.7 | #8 | +0.4 ↑ |
| West Mesa | 0.6 | #9 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Riviera | 0.3 | #10 | — |
| Upper East | 0.3 | #11 | — |
| Bel Air | 0.3 | #12 | — |
| Alta Mesa | 0.2 | #13 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Eucalyptus Hill | 0.2 | #14 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Hope | 0.2 | #15 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Lower Riviera | 0.1 | #16 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Eastside | 0.1 | #17 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Hidden Valley | 0.1 | #18 | -0.2 ↓ |
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