Neighborhood

Five Mile Prairie

Spokane · Spokane, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Five Mile Prairie, Spokane, WA. Based on 876 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 570 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Five Mile Prairie’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 876 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

570

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

876

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

41948%

Needs Attention580–669

45752%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Five Mile Prairie boundary — about 876 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Spokane County Fire District 9 Station 95

    3028 West Strong Road

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Five Mile Prairie — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Five Mile Prairie?

Scored homes in Five Mile Prairie, Spokane, WA (Spokane, WA metro) average 570 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 876 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Five Mile Prairie?

Scored homes in Five Mile Prairie 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 876 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Five Mile Prairie?

457 scored homes (52%) in Five Mile Prairie 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 Five Mile Prairie?

1 fire station sits inside the Five Mile Prairie boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Spokane County Fire District 9 Station 95. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Five Mile Prairie compare to other Spokane neighborhoods?

Five Mile Prairie averages 570 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Balboa averages 578 (8 points higher); Northwest Spokane averages 571 (1 points higher); North Indian Trail averages 566 (4 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 Five Mile Prairie?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Five Mile Prairie 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 Five Mile Prairie 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 457 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Five Mile Prairie?

Among 876 scored homes in Five Mile Prairie, Spokane, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 457 homes (52%); High Priority: 419 homes (48%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 570 neighborhood average.