Neighborhood

Pacific Ridge

Des Moines · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Pacific Ridge, Des Moines, WA. Based on 274 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 515 (ranging from 515 to 620). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Pacific Ridge’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 274 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

515

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

620

Homes scored

274

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

273100%

Needs Attention580–669

10%

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 Pacific Ridge — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Pacific Ridge?

Scored homes in Pacific Ridge, Des Moines, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 515 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 274 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Pacific Ridge?

Scored homes in Pacific Ridge range from 515 to 620 — a 105-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 274 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Pacific Ridge?

273 scored homes (100%) in Pacific Ridge 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 Pacific Ridge?

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

How does Pacific Ridge compare to other Des Moines neighborhoods?

Pacific Ridge averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: North Central Des Moines averages 530 (15 points higher); Central Des Moines averages 519 (4 points higher); South Des Moines averages 517 (2 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 Pacific Ridge?

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

High-impact steps in Des Moines, 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 273 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Pacific Ridge?

Among 274 scored homes in Pacific Ridge, Des Moines, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (0%); High Priority: 273 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.