Neighborhood

West Central

Spokane · Spokane, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across West Central, Spokane, WA. Based on 58 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 568 (ranging from 515 to 615). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put West Central’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 58 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

568

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

615

Homes scored

58

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2645%

Needs Attention580–669

3255%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the West Central boundary — about 58 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.6 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Spokane Fire Department Station 3

    1713 West Indiana Avenue

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in West Central?

Scored homes in West Central, Spokane, WA (Spokane, WA metro) average 568 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 58 home scores.

How much do scores vary within West Central?

Scored homes in West Central range from 515 to 615 — a 100-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 58 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in West Central?

32 scored homes (55%) in West Central 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 West Central?

1 fire station sits inside the West Central boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Spokane Fire Department Station 3. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does West Central compare to other Spokane neighborhoods?

West Central averages 568 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Peaceful Valley averages 546 (22 points lower); West Spokane averages 548 (20 points lower); Riverside averages 515 (53 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 West Central?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in West 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 West 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 32 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for West Central?

Among 58 scored homes in West Central, Spokane, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 32 homes (55%); High Priority: 26 homes (45%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 568 neighborhood average.