Neighborhood

Richardson Creek

Chain Lake, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Richardson Creek, Chain Lake, WA. Based on 33 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 617 (ranging from 613 to 619). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Richardson Creek’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 33 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

617

Needs Attention

Lowest score

613

Highest score

619

Homes scored

33

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

33100%

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 Richardson Creek — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Richardson Creek?

Scored homes in Richardson Creek, Chain Lake, WA average 617 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 33 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Richardson Creek?

Scored homes in Richardson Creek range from 613 to 619 — a 6-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 33 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Richardson Creek?

33 scored homes (100%) in Richardson Creek fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Richardson Creek?

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

How does Richardson Creek compare to other Chain Lake neighborhoods?

Richardson Creek averages 617 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Hidden Ridge averages 617 (about the same); Milwaukee Hill Estates averages 620 (3 points higher); Monroe Terrace averages 618 (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 Needs Attention average mean for Richardson Creek?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Richardson Creek is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation as a whole. Many California homeowners in this band work toward voluntary-market placement while documenting mitigation.

How can homeowners in Richardson Creek improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Chain Lake, 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 33 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Richardson Creek?

Among 33 scored homes in Richardson Creek, Chain Lake, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 33 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 617 neighborhood average.