Neighborhood

Squak Mountain

Issaquah · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Squak Mountain, Issaquah, WA. Based on 1,239 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 590 (ranging from 544 to 621). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Squak Mountain’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,239 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

590

Needs Attention

Lowest score

544

Highest score

621

Homes scored

1,239

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

33527%

Needs Attention580–669

90473%

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 Squak Mountain — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Squak Mountain?

Scored homes in Squak Mountain, Issaquah, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 590 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 1,239 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Squak Mountain?

Scored homes in Squak Mountain range from 544 to 621 — a 77-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,239 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Squak Mountain?

904 scored homes (73%) in Squak Mountain 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 Squak Mountain?

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

How does Squak Mountain compare to other Issaquah neighborhoods?

Squak Mountain averages 590 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Tibbetts Creek Valley averages 602 (12 points higher); Gilman averages 609 (19 points higher); Olde Town averages 600 (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 Needs Attention average mean for Squak Mountain?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Squak Mountain 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 Squak Mountain improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Issaquah, 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 904 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Squak Mountain?

Among 1,239 scored homes in Squak Mountain, Issaquah, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 904 homes (73%); High Priority: 335 homes (27%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 590 neighborhood average.