City

Yelm

Washington · Thurston County County

Explore wildfire readiness across Yelm, WA. Based on 35 home scores, the city averages a Cindera Score of 614 (ranging from 613 to 615). Compare neighborhoods below, then open a neighborhood page for block-level detail.

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Neighborhoods in Yelm, ranked by readiness

Scored neighborhoods ordered by average Cindera Score (highest first). Open a row for block-level maps, fire stations, and property links.

Scored neighborhood boundaries in Yelm. Click a shape for the neighborhood name.

City scores

The Yelm average is based on homes we have already scored in this city (35 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

614

Needs Attention

Lowest score

613

Highest score

615

Homes scored

35

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

35100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

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Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Yelm — based on Cindera data for this city.

How does Cindera calculate wildfire readiness for Yelm?

The Yelm city average is based on homes we have already scored in neighborhoods with Cindera Score data in Thurston County County. Neighborhood pages show local averages and boundaries; parcel pages show scores for individual addresses.

What is the average Cindera Score in Yelm?

Scored homes in Yelm, WA average 614 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). That average is based on 35 home scores across 1 scored neighborhood.

Which Yelm neighborhoods have the highest and lowest average scores?

Sequoia Park is the scored neighborhood currently available in Yelm, averaging 614 across 35 homes.

How much do home scores vary across Yelm?

Scored homes in Yelm range from 613 to 615 — a 2-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 Yelm?

35 scored homes (100%) in Yelm 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 Yelm include Olympia (15.4 mi), Tacoma (22.8 mi), Gig Harbor (26.8 mi). Compare city hubs, then open neighborhood pages for block-level readiness detail.

What does a Needs Attention city average mean for Yelm?

A city average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Yelm 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 Yelm 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 Yelm to understand local score context — especially valuable where many homes sit in the Needs Attention tier.

What is the full score breakdown for Yelm?

Among 35 scored homes in Yelm, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 35 homes (100%). Individual addresses and neighborhoods can score higher or lower than the 614 city average.