Neighborhood

Hillyard

Spokane · Spokane, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Hillyard, Spokane, WA. Based on 70 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 556 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Hillyard’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 70 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

556

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

70

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

3854%

Needs Attention580–669

3246%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Hillyard boundary — about 70 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.8 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Spokane County Fire District 9 Station 98

    6606 North Regal Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Hillyard?

Scored homes in Hillyard, Spokane, WA (Spokane, WA metro) average 556 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 70 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Hillyard?

Scored homes in Hillyard 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 70 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Hillyard?

38 scored homes (54%) in Hillyard 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 Hillyard?

1 fire station sits inside the Hillyard boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Spokane County Fire District 9 Station 98. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Hillyard compare to other Spokane neighborhoods?

Hillyard averages 556 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Whitman averages 524 (32 points lower); Bemiss averages 564 (8 points higher); Nevada - Lidgerwood averages 516 (40 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 Hillyard?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Hillyard 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 Hillyard 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 38 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Hillyard?

Among 70 scored homes in Hillyard, Spokane, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 32 homes (46%); High Priority: 38 homes (54%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 556 neighborhood average.