ZIP 76431 · Wise County

Chico, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 76431, Chico, Texas averages $2,781/yr.

125.4%
Loss ratio
#250 of 1504
Texas rank
11
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Chico, TX (ZIP 76431) runs $2,781/yr on average: the 93rd percentile nationally and 57% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$2,781
Avg premium (2022)
+57%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+6.4%
since 2018
93rd
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
22/100
76431 - Chico, TX

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,781/yr
Avg premium, 7th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
59.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
17.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 76431's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,781 Higher than most more expensive than 93% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,781/yr
Above-median premium
+6.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
125.4%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.11%
Avg severity: $57,023
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 76431 (Chico, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 76431 (Chico, TX) at $2,781 per year for 2022 across approximately 11 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 57% above that mark and lands in the 93rd national percentile. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 18% above, ranking #250 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Fayetteville (ZIP 78940) at $2,781, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 76431 shows a 125.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 6.11% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $57,023.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 76431 have risen by 6.4%, ranging from $2,592 to $2,781 with a five-year average of $2,677, an annualized rate of +1.6% per year.

Wise County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 59.0 (Relatively Low), the 59th national percentile and #111 of 245 Texas counties (17% above the 50.5 state mean). Dominant hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 38.3 · Community Resilience 17.0. Hazard context, not a quote.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 76431 Compares

vs National Average
$2,781 vs $1,776
57% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,781 vs $2,349
18% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 76431, 2018–2022

$2,550$2,600$2,650$2,700$2,750$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,781
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 76431.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,614 -
2019 $2,592 -0.8%
2020 $2,640 +1.9%
2021 $2,756 +4.4%
2022 $2,781 +0.9%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 76431, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,677
Premium Range
$2,592 - $2,781
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Wise County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 76431 via FIPS 48497. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
59.0
Relatively Low · 59th national percentile
In-state county rank
#111
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $3,188,749

Social Vulnerability Index 38.3 · Community Resilience 17.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Texas NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Cross-state peers for ZIP 76431: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Texas. County hazard context (Wise, NRI 59.0) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,781/yr here).

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 76431?
ZIP 76431 (Chico, TX) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,781 per year as of 2022, in the 93rd percentile nationally, #250 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +6.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chico, TX?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 76431: a claims frequency of 6.11% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, against a loss ratio above 100% (125.4%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 76431 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 76431 lands in the 93rd percentile: its $2,781/yr average is 57% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 76431?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 76431 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 76431 over 5 years?
ZIP 76431 premiums spanned $2,592 to $2,781 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,677. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 76431 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 76431 has an average premium of $2,781/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 18% above the state average, ranking #250 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 76431?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 76431 (Wise) is 59.0 - #111/245 in Texas, 59th national percentile, top hazard Tornado. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 76431

This ZIP's premiums run at the 93rd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.