Neighborhood

South Capitol

Olympia · Olympia, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across South Capitol, Olympia, WA. Based on 386 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 524 (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 South Capitol’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 386 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

386

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

35492%

Needs Attention580–669

328%

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 South Capitol — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in South Capitol?

Scored homes in South Capitol, Olympia, WA (Olympia, WA metro) average 524 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 386 home scores.

How much do scores vary within South Capitol?

Scored homes in South Capitol 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 386 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in South Capitol?

354 scored homes (92%) in South Capitol 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 South Capitol?

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

How does South Capitol compare to other Olympia neighborhoods?

South Capitol averages 524 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Wildwood averages 531 (7 points higher); Governor Stevens averages 517 (7 points lower); Carlyon North averages 515 (9 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 Capitol?

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

High-impact steps in Olympia, 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 354 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for South Capitol?

Among 386 scored homes in South Capitol, Olympia, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 32 homes (8%); High Priority: 354 homes (92%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 524 neighborhood average.