Neighborhood

Port Madison

Bainbridge Island · Bremerton, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Port Madison, Bainbridge Island, WA. Based on 343 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 575 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Port Madison’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 343 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

575

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

343

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

14542%

Needs Attention580–669

19858%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Port Madison boundary — about 343 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 1 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Bainbridge Island Fire Department Station 23

    12985 Phelps Road Northeast

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Port Madison?

Scored homes in Port Madison, Bainbridge Island, WA (Bremerton, WA metro) average 575 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 343 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Port Madison?

Scored homes in Port Madison range from 515 to 621 — a 106-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 343 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Port Madison?

198 scored homes (58%) in Port Madison fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in Port Madison?

1 fire station sits inside the Port Madison boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Bainbridge Island Fire Department Station 23. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Port Madison compare to other Bainbridge Island neighborhoods?

Port Madison averages 575 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Hidden Cove Estates averages 617 (42 points higher); Port Madison Heights averages 584 (9 points higher); Seabold averages 585 (10 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 Port Madison?

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

High-impact steps in Bainbridge Island, 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. Cindera turns these into a prioritized plan — especially valuable for the 198 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Port Madison?

Among 343 scored homes in Port Madison, Bainbridge Island, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 198 homes (58%); High Priority: 145 homes (42%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 575 neighborhood average.