Neighborhood

Bennington

Vancouver · Portland, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Bennington, Vancouver, WA. Based on 765 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 516 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Bennington’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 765 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

516

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

765

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

76199%

Needs Attention580–669

41%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Bennington boundary — about 736 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Vancouver Fire Department Station 9

    17408 Southeast 15th Street

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Bennington?

Scored homes in Bennington, Vancouver, WA (Portland, OR metro) average 516 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 765 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Bennington?

Scored homes in Bennington 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 765 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Bennington?

761 scored homes (99%) in Bennington 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 Bennington?

1 fire station sits inside the Bennington boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Vancouver Fire Department Station 9. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Bennington compare to other Vancouver neighborhoods?

Bennington averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Fisher's Landing East averages 515 (1 points lower); Fisher - Mill Plain - Fisher's Village averages 574 (58 points higher); Cascade Highlands averages 515 (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 High Priority average mean for Bennington?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Bennington 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 Bennington improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Vancouver, 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 761 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Bennington?

Among 765 scored homes in Bennington, Vancouver, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 4 homes (1%); High Priority: 761 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.