ZIP 82834 · Johnson County

Buffalo, WY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 82834, Buffalo, Wyoming.

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

The verdict

Buffalo, WY (ZIP 82834) averages $1,645/yr for homeowners insurance, 7% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally.

$1,645
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
+8.3%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,645/yr
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.70%
Avg severity: $14,705
Nonrenewal Rate
0.28%
-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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 82834

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 82834 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Wyoming compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Wyoming overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 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.

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.