Neighborhood
Bemiss
Spokane · Spokane, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Bemiss, Spokane, WA. Based on 68 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 564 (ranging from 515 to 618). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Bemiss’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 68 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
564
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
618
Homes scored
68
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
3450%
Needs Attention580–669
3450%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Bemiss boundary — about 68 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.6 mi from the neighborhood center.
Spokane Fire Department Station 15
2120 East Wellesley Avenue
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Bemiss, ranked by Cindera Score:
3010 E CLEVELAND AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99260
618
View property3002 E CLEVELAND AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99260
617
View property3006 E FAIRVIEW AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99207
617
View property3010 E FAIRVIEW AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99207
617
View property2917 E GRACE AVE, UNIT 8
SPOKANE, WA 99207
615
View property2213 E COURTLAND AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99207
615
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Bemiss — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Bemiss?
Scored homes in Bemiss, Spokane, WA (Spokane, WA metro) average 564 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 68 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Bemiss?
Scored homes in Bemiss range from 515 to 618 — a 103-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 68 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Bemiss?
34 scored homes (50%) in Bemiss fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in Bemiss?
1 fire station sits inside the Bemiss boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Spokane Fire Department Station 15. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Bemiss compare to other Spokane neighborhoods?
Bemiss averages 564 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Whitman averages 524 (40 points lower); Logan averages 515 (49 points lower); Chief Garry Park averages 537 (27 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 Bemiss?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Bemiss 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 Bemiss improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Spokane, 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 34 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Bemiss?
Among 68 scored homes in Bemiss, Spokane, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 34 homes (50%); High Priority: 34 homes (50%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 564 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Spokane with Cindera Score data.