Neighborhood

Moran Prairie

Spokane · Spokane, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA. Based on 734 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 580 (ranging from 508 to 617). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Moran Prairie’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 734 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

580

Needs Attention

Lowest score

508

Highest score

617

Homes scored

734

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

28639%

Needs Attention580–669

44861%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Moran Prairie boundary — about 734 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 8 Station 81

    6117 South Palouse Highway

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Moran Prairie?

Scored homes in Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA (Spokane, WA metro) average 580 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 734 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Moran Prairie?

Scored homes in Moran Prairie range from 508 to 617 — a 109-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 734 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Moran Prairie?

448 scored homes (61%) in Moran 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 Moran Prairie?

1 fire station sits inside the Moran Prairie boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Spokane County Fire District 8 Station 81. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Moran Prairie compare to other Spokane neighborhoods?

Moran Prairie averages 580 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Lincoln Heights averages 554 (26 points lower); Comstock averages 527 (53 points lower); Rockwood averages 529 (51 points lower). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.

What does a Needs Attention average mean for Moran Prairie?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Moran Prairie is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation as a whole. Many California homeowners in this band work toward voluntary-market placement while documenting mitigation.

How can homeowners in Moran 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 448 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Moran Prairie?

Among 734 scored homes in Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 448 homes (61%); High Priority: 286 homes (39%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 580 neighborhood average.