Neighborhood
South Kent
Kent · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across South Kent, Kent, WA. Based on 226 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 515 (ranging from 515 to 515). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put South Kent’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 226 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
226
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
226100%
Needs Attention580–669
00%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the South Kent boundary — about 226 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.
Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Station 71
504 West Crow Street
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in South Kent, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for South Kent — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in South Kent?
Scored homes in South Kent, 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 226 home scores.
How much do scores vary within South Kent?
Scored homes in South Kent 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 226 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in South Kent?
226 scored homes (100%) in South Kent 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 South Kent?
1 fire station sits inside the South Kent boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Station 71. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does South Kent compare to other Kent neighborhoods?
South Kent averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Downtown Kent averages 515 (about the same); Scenic Hill averages 521 (6 points higher); Mill Creek 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 South Kent?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in South Kent 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 South Kent 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 226 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for South Kent?
Among 226 scored homes in South Kent, Kent, WA, tier counts are: High Priority: 226 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Kent with Cindera Score data.