Neighborhood

Sweetwater Ranch

Mill Creek · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Sweetwater Ranch, Mill Creek, WA. Based on 50 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 523 (ranging from 515 to 617). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sweetwater Ranch’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 50 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

523

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

617

Homes scored

50

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

4692%

Needs Attention580–669

48%

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 Sweetwater Ranch — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Sweetwater Ranch?

Scored homes in Sweetwater Ranch, Mill Creek, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 523 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 50 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Sweetwater Ranch?

Scored homes in Sweetwater Ranch range from 515 to 617 — a 102-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 50 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Sweetwater Ranch?

46 scored homes (92%) in Sweetwater Ranch 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 Sweetwater Ranch?

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

How does Sweetwater Ranch compare to other Mill Creek neighborhoods?

Sweetwater Ranch averages 523 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: The Vineyards at Mill Creek averages 521 (2 points lower); The Village Green averages 515 (8 points lower); Madison at Mill Creek averages 545 (22 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 Sweetwater Ranch?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Sweetwater Ranch 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 Sweetwater Ranch 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 46 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Sweetwater Ranch?

Among 50 scored homes in Sweetwater Ranch, Mill Creek, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 4 homes (8%); High Priority: 46 homes (92%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 523 neighborhood average.