Neighborhood

South Westside

Olympia · Olympia, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across South Westside, Olympia, WA. Based on 1,037 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 523 (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 Westside’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,037 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

523

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

1,037

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

95392%

Needs Attention580–669

848%

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 Westside — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in South Westside?

Scored homes in South Westside, Olympia, WA (Olympia, WA metro) average 523 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1,037 home scores.

How much do scores vary within South Westside?

Scored homes in South Westside 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 1,037 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in South Westside?

953 scored homes (92%) in South Westside 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 Westside?

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

How does South Westside compare to other Olympia neighborhoods?

South Westside averages 523 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: South Capitol averages 524 (1 points higher); Downtown Olympia averages 516 (7 points lower); West Bay Drive averages 543 (20 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 South Westside?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in South Westside 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 Westside 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 953 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for South Westside?

Among 1,037 scored homes in South Westside, Olympia, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 84 homes (8%); High Priority: 953 homes (92%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 523 neighborhood average.