City
Cottage Lake
Washington · King County County
Explore wildfire readiness across Cottage Lake, WA. Based on 7,902 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 594 (ranging from 515 to 621). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.
Browse all citiesNeighborhoods in Cottage Lake, ranked by readiness
Scored neighborhoods ordered by average Cindera Score (highest first). Open a row for block-level maps, fire stations, and property links.
- 1598Cottage Lake
7,139 homes · Needs Attention
- 2564English Hill
763 homes · High Priority
Scored neighborhood boundaries in Cottage Lake. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.
City scores
The Cottage Lake average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (7,902 home scores across scored neighborhoods). Use this page to compare neighborhoods and see citywide tier mix. Individual homes can score well above or below the city average. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
594
Needs Attention
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
7,902
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1,86224%
Needs Attention580–669
6,04076%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
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View cityFrequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Cottage Lake — based on Cindera data for this city.
How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for Cottage Lake?
The Cottage Lake city average is based on homes we have already scored in neighborhoods with Cindera Score data in King County County. Neighborhood pages show local averages and boundaries; parcel pages show scores for individual addresses.
What is the average Cindera Score in Cottage Lake?
Scored homes in Cottage Lake, WA average 594 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). That average is based on 7,902 home scores across 2 scored neighborhoods.
Which Cottage Lake neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?
Cottage Lake leads Cottage Lake with an average of 598, while English Hill averages 564. That spread shows readiness can differ sharply between neighborhoods in the same city.
How much do home scores vary across Cottage Lake?
Scored homes in Cottage Lake range from 515 to 621 — a 106-point spread on the Cindera scale. City averages smooth over that variation; neighborhood and parcel pages show where individual homes sit.
Which score tier has the most homes in Cottage Lake?
6,040 scored homes (76%) in Cottage Lake fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers appear too — readiness is not uniform across the city.
Which nearby cities also have Cindera Score data?
Other scored cities near Cottage Lake include Woodinville (4.1 mi), Maltby (4.5 mi), High Bridge (4.5 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.
What does a Needs Attention city average mean for Cottage Lake?
A city average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Cottage Lake is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation overall. Individual neighborhoods can already sit higher or lower than the city average.
How can homeowners in Cottage Lake improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in WA 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. Start with your address on Cindera, then use neighborhood pages in Cottage Lake to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the Needs Attention tier.
What is the full score breakdown for Cottage Lake?
Among 7,902 scored homes in Cottage Lake, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 6,040 homes (76%); High Priority: 1,862 homes (24%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 594 city average.