Neighborhood

Blalock Orchards

Garrett · Walla Walla, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Blalock Orchards, Garrett, WA. Based on 840 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 545 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Blalock Orchards’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 840 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

545

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

840

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

57669%

Needs Attention580–669

26431%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Blalock Orchards boundary — about 840 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Walla Walla County Fire District 4 Station 42

    675 Wallula Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Blalock Orchards?

Scored homes in Blalock Orchards, Garrett, WA (Walla Walla, WA metro) average 545 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 840 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Blalock Orchards?

Scored homes in Blalock Orchards 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 840 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Blalock Orchards?

576 scored homes (69%) in Blalock Orchards fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in Blalock Orchards?

1 fire station sits inside the Blalock Orchards boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Walla Walla County Fire District 4 Station 42. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Blalock Orchards compare to other Garrett neighborhoods?

Blalock Orchards averages 545 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Artesian Acres averages 538 (7 points lower); Spitzenburg averages 527 (18 points lower); Onion Flats averages 526 (19 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 Blalock Orchards?

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

High-impact steps in Garrett, 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 576 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Blalock Orchards?

Among 840 scored homes in Blalock Orchards, Garrett, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 264 homes (31%); High Priority: 576 homes (69%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 545 neighborhood average.