ZIP 82834 · Johnson County

Buffalo, WY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 82834, Buffalo, Wyoming averages $1,645/yr.

24.1%
Loss ratio
0.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#45 of 85
Wyoming rank
1
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 82834 (Buffalo, WY) is #11,071 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #20,775 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,645
Avg premium (2022)
#11,071
of 25,593 on premium
#20,775
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
57th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
59/100
82834 - Buffalo, WY

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 D
$1,645/yr
Avg premium, 43rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A-
19.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
11.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 82834's premium sits nationally

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

$1,645 Around the middle lower than 43% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 82834. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Wyoming, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 82834; crosshairs: Wyoming averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$476.0$3283.6$6091.2$8898.9$11706.50%1.0%2.1%3.1%4.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 82901 · Rock Springs $986/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 83101 · Kemmerer $1,013/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 82930 · Evanston $1,143/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 82520 · Lander $1,181/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 82523 · Pavillion $1,237/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 82937 · Lyman $1,245/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 82939 · Mountain View $1,250/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 82443 · Thermopolis $1,254/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 83111 · Auburn $1,261/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 82334 · Sinclair $1,275/yr · 3.96%
  • ZIP 83110 · Afton $1,285/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 82431 · Lovell $1,325/yr · 0.14%
  • ZIP 82435 · Powell $1,325/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 82327 · Hanna $1,392/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 82941 · Pinedale $1,405/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 83115 · Daniel $1,411/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 82923 · Boulder $1,422/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 82649 · Shoshoni $1,460/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 82420 · Cowley $1,465/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 83118 · Etna $1,499/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 82836 · Dayton $1,557/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 82331 · Saratoga $1,563/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 82604 · Casper $1,611/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 82620 · Alcova $1,619/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 82834 · Buffalo (this ZIP) $1,645/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 82601 · Casper $1,654/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 83112 · Bedford $1,675/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 82636 · Evansville $1,688/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 82609 · Casper $1,714/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 82070 · Laramie $1,719/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 82513 · Dubois $1,780/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 82214 · Guernsey $1,815/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 82225 · Lusk $1,937/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 82716 · Gillette $1,956/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 82001 · Cheyenne $2,005/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 82240 · Torrington $2,009/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 82007 · Cheyenne $2,014/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 82729 · Sundance $2,046/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 82730 · Upton $2,051/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 83128 · Alpine $2,103/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 82633 · Douglas $2,103/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 82732 · Wright $2,125/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 82832 · Banner $2,174/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 82212 · Fort Laramie $2,194/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 82082 · Pine Bluffs $2,262/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 82201 · Wheatland $2,288/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 82054 · Carpenter $2,785/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 83414 · Alta $3,206/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 83014 · Wilson $6,186/yr · 2.30%
  • ZIP 83025 · Teton Village $11,196/yr · 3.48%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,645/yr
Near-median premium
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.1%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.70%
Avg severity: $14,705
Nonrenewal Rate
0.28%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-30.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 82834 (Buffalo, WY)

Homeowners in ZIP 82834 (Buffalo, WY) pay an average of $1,645 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 82834 in the 57th percentile, 7% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Wyoming's average of $1,902, ZIP 82834 is 14% below, ranking #45 of 85 tracked ZIPs in Wyoming by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wyoming is Casper (ZIP 82601) at $1,654, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 82834 shows a 24.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.70% of policies in ZIP 82834 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,705. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.28%, a drop of 30.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.3% through 2022, ranging $1,518 to $1,645 with a 5-year average of $1,567, an annualized rate of +2.0% per year.

Lower-band NRI for Johnson County: 19.3 (Very Low), 19th percentile nationally, #18/23 in Wyoming (49% below 37.9). Hazard label: Wildfire. Social Vulnerability Index 42.8 · Community Resilience 11.2. FEMA NRI is not the FIO premium table.

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 82834 Compares

vs National Average
$1,645 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Wyoming Average
$1,645 vs $1,902
14% below state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 82834, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,645
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 82834.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,520 -
2019 $1,518 -0.1%
2020 $1,562 +2.9%
2021 $1,592 +1.9%
2022 $1,645 +3.4%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 82834 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,567
Premium Range
$1,518 - $1,645
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Johnson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 82834 via FIPS 56019. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
19.3
Very Low · 19th national percentile
In-state county rank
#18
of 23 Wyoming counties · state mean 37.9
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $958,065

Social Vulnerability Index 42.8 · Community Resilience 11.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 82834's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

ZIP 82834's county NRI is 19.3 (Very Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Wyoming containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,645/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.28% 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 82834?
At the 57th percentile nationally, #45 of 85 ZIPs in Wyoming, ZIP 82834 (Buffalo, WY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,645 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buffalo, WY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 82834: a claims frequency of 2.70%, a loss ratio of 24.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.28%, placing this ZIP in the 57th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 82834 compared to the national average?
ZIP 82834 premiums of $1,645/yr are 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 82834?
Insurers decline to renew 0.28% of policies in ZIP 82834 in Wyoming, a drop of 30.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 82834 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 82834 runs $1,518-$1,645 (5-year average $1,567). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 82834 compare to the Wyoming state average?
ZIP 82834 runs 14% below the Wyoming state average ($1,902/yr vs this ZIP's $1,645/yr), ranking #45 of 85 tracked ZIPs in Wyoming by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 82834?
Johnson County scores 19.3 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 19th percentile nationally and #18 of 23 Wyoming counties. The index's top hazard label is Wildfire. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 82834

This ZIP's premiums run at the 57th 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.