Neighborhood

Heatherwood West

Mill Creek · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Heatherwood West, Mill Creek, WA. Based on 130 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 516 (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 Heatherwood West’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 130 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

516

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

130

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

12999%

Needs Attention580–669

11%

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 Heatherwood West — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Heatherwood West?

Scored homes in Heatherwood West, Mill Creek, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 516 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 130 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Heatherwood West?

Scored homes in Heatherwood West 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 130 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Heatherwood West?

129 scored homes (99%) in Heatherwood West fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Heatherwood West?

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

How does Heatherwood West compare to other Mill Creek neighborhoods?

Heatherwood West averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Heatherland averages 515 (1 points lower); Heatherwood averages 519 (3 points higher); Lockwood Village averages 528 (12 points higher). 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 Heatherwood West?

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

High-impact steps in Mill Creek, 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 129 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Heatherwood West?

Among 130 scored homes in Heatherwood West, Mill Creek, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (1%); High Priority: 129 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.