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What's near homes in West Carson, CA
About 8,180 homes (2020 Census) in this community. Below is how those homes grade on each hazard, and the official records nearby.
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Overview
West Carson, a census-designated place in Los Angeles County with an estimated 8,180 homes, has two Superfund sites in or near the area: Del Amo and Montrose Chemical Corp., both with a status of Final. The area contains one facility reporting to the Toxics Release Inventory, STEWART FILMSCREEN CORP in the Plastics and Rubber industry, which reported 314 pounds of on-site releases in 2024, and four facilities with recent violations. No homes in the area are located in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, a California very high fire hazard severity zone, or a USFS high or very high wildfire hazard potential zone. Los Angeles County has had 74 federal disaster declarations in the last 30 years, and the median USGS chance of damaging earthquake shaking in 100 years is 100%.
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How homes here grade
Share of this area's homes at each grade. Grades compare locations with other California homes (methodology).
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Key facts
- 1 Toxics Release Inventory facility inside the area
- 2 final or proposed Superfund sites in or within 1 mile of the area
- 4 facilities with recent formal enforcement or significant violations inside the area
- 0% of homes in a FEMA high-risk flood zone
- 0% of homes in a CAL FIRE Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- 0% of homes where the USFS Wildfire Hazard Potential is High or Very High
- Typical USGS chance of potentially damaging earthquake shaking: 100% in 100 years
- Los Angeles County: 74 federal disaster declarations in the last 30 years
Notable facilities and sites
Largest Toxics Release Inventory reporters in the area
- Stewart Filmscreen Corp (Plastics and Rubber): 314 lb released on site in 2024
Superfund sites in or within 1 mile
- Del Amo (Final)
- Montrose Chemical Corp. (Final)
Nearby places
Lomita · Carson · Torrance · Rolling Hills Estates · Gardena · Alondra Park · Rolling Hills · Lawndale
Sources: EPA TRI, NPL and ECHO; FEMA NFHL and NFIP claims; USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities and Wildfire Hazard Potential; CAL FIRE FHSZ; USGS 2023 NSHM; OpenFEMA disaster declarations; 2020 Census. Details and dates. Areas are Census places, and a home belongs to the area containing its hexagon's center.