Neighborhood

Far Southwest

Portland · Portland, OR

Explore wildfire readiness across Far Southwest, Portland, OR. Based on 554 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 505 (ranging from 480 to 616). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Far Southwest’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 554 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

505

High Priority

Lowest score

480

Highest score

616

Homes scored

554

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

48287%

Needs Attention580–669

7213%

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Far Southwest?

Scored homes in Far Southwest, Portland, OR (Portland, OR metro) average 505 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 554 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Far Southwest?

Scored homes in Far Southwest range from 480 to 616 — a 136-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 554 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Far Southwest?

482 scored homes (87%) in Far Southwest 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 Far Southwest?

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

How does Far Southwest compare to other Portland neighborhoods?

Far Southwest averages 505 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: West Portland Park averages 496 (9 points lower); Crestwood averages 502 (3 points lower); Ashcreek averages 502 (3 points lower). 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 Far Southwest?

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

High-impact steps in Portland, OR 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 482 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Far Southwest?

Among 554 scored homes in Far Southwest, Portland, OR, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 72 homes (13%); High Priority: 482 homes (87%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 505 neighborhood average.