Neighborhood

Elk Run

Maple Valley · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Elk Run, Maple Valley, WA. Based on 605 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 567 (ranging from 515 to 621). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Elk Run’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 605 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

567

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

605

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

28948%

Needs Attention580–669

31652%

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Elk Run?

Scored homes in Elk Run, Maple Valley, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 567 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 605 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Elk Run?

Scored homes in Elk Run 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 605 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Elk Run?

316 scored homes (52%) in Elk Run fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Elk Run?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Elk Run boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

What does a High Priority average mean for Elk Run?

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

High-impact steps in Maple Valley, 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 316 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Elk Run?

Among 605 scored homes in Elk Run, Maple Valley, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 316 homes (52%); High Priority: 289 homes (48%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 567 neighborhood average.