Neighborhood

North Juanita

Kirkland · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across North Juanita, Kirkland, WA. Based on 2,496 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 520 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put North Juanita’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 2,496 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

520

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

2,496

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2,38596%

Needs Attention580–669

1114%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the North Juanita boundary — about 2,496 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Kirkland Fire Department Station 24

    9820 Northeast 132nd Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in North Juanita?

Scored homes in North Juanita, Kirkland, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 520 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 2,496 home scores.

How much do scores vary within North Juanita?

Scored homes in North Juanita 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 2,496 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in North Juanita?

2,385 scored homes (96%) in North Juanita 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 North Juanita?

1 fire station sits inside the North Juanita boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Kirkland Fire Department Station 24. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does North Juanita compare to other Kirkland neighborhoods?

North Juanita averages 520 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Totem Lake averages 523 (3 points higher); South Juanita averages 524 (4 points higher); Evergreen Hill averages 518 (2 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 North Juanita?

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

High-impact steps in Kirkland, 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 2,385 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for North Juanita?

Among 2,496 scored homes in North Juanita, Kirkland, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 111 homes (4%); High Priority: 2,385 homes (96%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 520 neighborhood average.