Neighborhood
Wilkes
Portland · Portland, OR
Explore wildfire readiness across Wilkes, Portland, OR. Based on 3,210 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 491 (ranging from 480 to 621). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Wilkes’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 3,210 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
491
High Priority
Lowest score
480
Highest score
621
Homes scored
3,210
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
3,17199%
Needs Attention580–669
391%
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.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Wilkes, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Wilkes — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Wilkes?
Scored homes in Wilkes, Portland, OR (Portland, OR metro) average 491 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 3,210 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Wilkes?
Scored homes in Wilkes range from 480 to 621 — a 141-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 3,210 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Wilkes?
3,171 scored homes (99%) in Wilkes 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 Wilkes?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Wilkes boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Wilkes compare to other Portland neighborhoods?
Wilkes averages 491 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Argay averages 492 (1 points higher); Russell averages 490 (1 points lower); Glenfair averages 494 (3 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 Wilkes?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 3,171 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Wilkes?
Among 3,210 scored homes in Wilkes, Portland, OR, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 39 homes (1%); High Priority: 3,171 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 491 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Portland with Cindera Score data.