Neighborhood

Tukwila South

Tukwila · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Tukwila South, Tukwila, WA. Based on 7 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 591 (ranging from 515 to 621). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Tukwila South’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 7 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

591

Needs Attention

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

7

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

229%

Needs Attention580–669

571%

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 Tukwila South — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Tukwila South?

Scored homes in Tukwila South, Tukwila, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 591 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 7 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Tukwila South?

Scored homes in Tukwila South 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 7 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Tukwila South?

5 scored homes (71%) in Tukwila South 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 Tukwila South?

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

How does Tukwila South compare to other Tukwila neighborhoods?

Tukwila South averages 591 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Tukwila Urban Center averages 515 (76 points lower); McMicken averages 520 (71 points lower); Thorndyke averages 520 (71 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 Tukwila South?

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

High-impact steps in Tukwila, 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 5 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Tukwila South?

Among 7 scored homes in Tukwila South, Tukwila, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 5 homes (71%); High Priority: 2 homes (29%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 591 neighborhood average.