Neighborhood
East Central
Spokane · Spokane, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across East Central, Spokane, WA. Based on 166 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 532 (ranging from 515 to 617). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put East Central’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 166 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
532
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
617
Homes scored
166
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
13682%
Needs Attention580–669
3018%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the East Central boundary — about 166 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.
Spokane Fire Department Station 7
1901 East 1st Avenue
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in East Central, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for East Central — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in East Central?
Scored homes in East Central, Spokane, WA (Spokane, WA metro) average 532 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 166 home scores.
How much do scores vary within East Central?
Scored homes in East Central 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 166 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in East Central?
136 scored homes (82%) in East Central fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in East Central?
1 fire station sits inside the East Central boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Spokane Fire Department Station 7. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does East Central compare to other Spokane neighborhoods?
East Central averages 532 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Chief Garry Park averages 537 (5 points higher); Rockwood averages 529 (3 points lower); Lincoln Heights averages 554 (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 East Central?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in East Central 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 East Central 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 136 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for East Central?
Among 166 scored homes in East Central, Spokane, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 30 homes (18%); High Priority: 136 homes (82%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 532 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Spokane with Cindera Score data.