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.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in South Westside, ranked by Cindera Score:
2101 18TH AVE SW
OLYMPIA, WA 98502
621
View property1718 CUSHING ST SW
OLYMPIA, WA 98502
621
View property2033 18TH AVE SW
OLYMPIA, WA 98502
621
View property2029 18TH AVE SW
OLYMPIA, WA 98502
621
View property1717 FERN ST SW
OLYMPIA, WA 98502
621
View property1702 CUSHING ST SW
OLYMPIA, WA 98502
621
View property
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.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Olympia with Cindera Score data.