Neighborhood
Mint Valley
Longview · Longview, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Mint Valley, Longview, WA. Based on 301 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 608 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Mint Valley’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 301 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
608
Needs Attention
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
301
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
155%
Needs Attention580–669
28695%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Mint Valley boundary — about 301 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.5 mi from the neighborhood center.
Longview Fire Department Station 82
2355 38th Avenue
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Mint Valley, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Mint Valley — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Mint Valley?
Scored homes in Mint Valley, Longview, WA (Longview, WA metro) average 608 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 301 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Mint Valley?
Scored homes in Mint Valley 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 301 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Mint Valley?
286 scored homes (95%) in Mint Valley fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in Mint Valley?
1 fire station sits inside the Mint Valley boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Longview Fire Department Station 82. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Mint Valley compare to other Longview neighborhoods?
Mint Valley averages 608 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Columbia Valley Gardens averages 603 (5 points lower); Hillside Acres averages 618 (10 points higher); Memorial Park averages 524 (84 points lower). 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 Mint Valley?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Mint Valley 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 Mint Valley improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Longview, 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 286 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Mint Valley?
Among 301 scored homes in Mint Valley, Longview, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 286 homes (95%); High Priority: 15 homes (5%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 608 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Longview with Cindera Score data.