Neighborhood
Mill Creek
Kent · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Mill Creek, Kent, WA. Based on 298 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 515 (ranging from 515 to 515). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Mill Creek’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 298 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
515
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
515
Homes scored
298
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
298100%
Needs Attention580–669
00%
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.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Mill Creek, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Mill Creek — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Mill Creek?
Scored homes in Mill Creek, Kent, 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 298 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Mill Creek?
Scored homes in Mill Creek range from 515 to 515 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 298 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Mill Creek?
298 scored homes (100%) in Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Mill Creek boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Mill Creek compare to other Kent neighborhoods?
Mill Creek averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Downtown Kent averages 515 (about the same); North Park averages 515 (about the same); Canterbury averages 515 (about the same). 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 Mill Creek?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Kent, 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 298 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Mill Creek?
Among 298 scored homes in Mill Creek, Kent, WA, tier counts are: High Priority: 298 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Kent with Cindera Score data.