Neighborhood

Latah Valley

Spokane · Spokane, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Latah Valley, Spokane, WA. Based on 613 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 558 (ranging from 466 to 620). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Latah Valley’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 613 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

558

High Priority

Lowest score

466

Highest score

620

Homes scored

613

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

40366%

Needs Attention580–669

21034%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Latah Valley boundary — about 613 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 1.2 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Spokane Fire Department-Station 5

    115 West Eagle Ridge Boulevard

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Latah Valley?

Scored homes in Latah Valley, Spokane, WA (Spokane, WA metro) average 558 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 613 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Latah Valley?

Scored homes in Latah Valley range from 466 to 620 — a 154-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 613 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Latah Valley?

403 scored homes (66%) in Latah Valley 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 Latah Valley?

1 fire station sits inside the Latah Valley boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Spokane Fire Department-Station 5. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Latah Valley compare to other Spokane neighborhoods?

Latah Valley averages 558 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Comstock averages 527 (31 points lower); Manito averages 533 (25 points lower); Rockwood averages 529 (29 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 Latah Valley?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Latah Valley 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 Latah Valley 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 403 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Latah Valley?

Among 613 scored homes in Latah Valley, Spokane, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 210 homes (34%); High Priority: 403 homes (66%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 558 neighborhood average.