Neighborhood

South Juanita

Kirkland · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across South Juanita, Kirkland, WA. Based on 1,639 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 524 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put South Juanita’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,639 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

524

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

1,639

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

1,49491%

Needs Attention580–669

1459%

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 Juanita boundary — about 1,639 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.6 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Kirkland Fire Department Station 21

    9816 Forbes Creek Drive

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in South Juanita?

Scored homes in South Juanita, Kirkland, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 524 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1,639 home scores.

How much do scores vary within South Juanita?

Scored homes in South 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 1,639 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in South Juanita?

1,494 scored homes (91%) in South 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 South Juanita?

1 fire station sits inside the South Juanita boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Kirkland Fire Department Station 21. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does South Juanita compare to other Kirkland neighborhoods?

South Juanita averages 524 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Totem Lake averages 523 (1 points lower); Market averages 518 (6 points lower); Highlands averages 521 (3 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 South Juanita?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in South 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 South 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 1,494 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for South Juanita?

Among 1,639 scored homes in South Juanita, Kirkland, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 145 homes (9%); High Priority: 1,494 homes (91%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 524 neighborhood average.