Neighborhood

Rugg's Lake

Eastmont · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Rugg's Lake, Eastmont, WA. Based on 160 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 534 (ranging from 515 to 621). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Rugg's Lake’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 160 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

534

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

160

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

13081%

Needs Attention580–669

3019%

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 Rugg's Lake — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Rugg's Lake?

Scored homes in Rugg's Lake, Eastmont, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 534 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 160 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Rugg's Lake?

Scored homes in Rugg's Lake 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 160 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Rugg's Lake?

130 scored homes (81%) in Rugg's Lake 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 Rugg's Lake?

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

How does Rugg's Lake compare to other Eastmont neighborhoods?

Rugg's Lake averages 534 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Silver Ridge averages 515 (19 points lower); Mossy Rock averages 518 (16 points lower); Piney Ridge averages 518 (16 points lower). 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 Rugg's Lake?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Rugg's Lake 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 Rugg's Lake improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Eastmont, 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 130 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Rugg's Lake?

Among 160 scored homes in Rugg's Lake, Eastmont, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 30 homes (19%); High Priority: 130 homes (81%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 534 neighborhood average.