ZIP 76431 · Wise County

Chico, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 76431, Chico, Texas.

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. average.

$2,781
Avg premium (2022)
+57%
vs U.S. 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.

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,781/yr
+6.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
125.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 76431

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Put ZIP 76431 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Texas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Texas overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

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 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.

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