Neighborhood
Russell
Portland · Portland, OR
Explore wildfire readiness across Russell, Portland, OR. Based on 1,207 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 490 (ranging from 480 to 601). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Russell’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 1,207 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
490
High Priority
Lowest score
480
Highest score
601
Homes scored
1,207
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1,206100%
Needs Attention580–669
10%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Russell boundary — about 1,207 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.
Portland Fire and Rescue Station 30 Gateway
13313 Northeast San Rafael Street
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Russell, ranked by Cindera Score:
1737 NE 140TH AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97230
601
View property13743 NE SAN RAFAEL ST
PORTLAND, OR 97230
490
View property1529 NE 132ND AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97230
490
View property2305 NE 136TH AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97230
490
View property2250 NE 130TH AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97230
490
View property1621 NE 138TH PL
PORTLAND, OR 97230
490
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Russell — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Russell?
Scored homes in Russell, Portland, OR (Portland, OR metro) average 490 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1,207 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Russell?
Scored homes in Russell range from 480 to 601 — a 121-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,207 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Russell?
1,206 scored homes (100%) in Russell fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in Russell?
1 fire station sits inside the Russell boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Portland Fire and Rescue Station 30 Gateway. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Russell compare to other Portland neighborhoods?
Russell averages 490 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Parkrose Heights averages 490 (about the same); Argay averages 492 (2 points higher); Hazelwood averages 491 (1 points higher). 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 Russell?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Russell 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 Russell 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 1,206 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Russell?
Among 1,207 scored homes in Russell, Portland, OR, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (0%); High Priority: 1,206 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 490 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Portland with Cindera Score data.