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.
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
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 76431, 2018–2022
| 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
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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
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