Neighborhood

Candle Ridge

Stanwood · Stanwood, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Candle Ridge, Stanwood, WA. Based on 90 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 619 (ranging from 613 to 621). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Candle Ridge’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 90 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

619

Needs Attention

Lowest score

613

Highest score

621

Homes scored

90

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

90100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

No fire stations were found inside this neighborhood boundary.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Candle Ridge?

Scored homes in Candle Ridge, Stanwood, WA (Stanwood, WA metro) average 619 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 90 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Candle Ridge?

Scored homes in Candle Ridge range from 613 to 621 — a 8-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 90 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Candle Ridge?

90 scored homes (100%) in Candle Ridge fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Candle Ridge?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Candle Ridge boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Candle Ridge compare to other Stanwood neighborhoods?

Candle Ridge averages 619 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Stanwood Heights averages 618 (1 points lower); View Ridge Estates averages 619 (about the same); Pioneer Hills averages 618 (1 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 Candle Ridge?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Candle Ridge 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 Candle Ridge improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Stanwood, 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 90 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Candle Ridge?

Among 90 scored homes in Candle Ridge, Stanwood, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 90 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 619 neighborhood average.