ZIP 82842 · Sheridan County

Story, WY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 82842, Story, Wyoming.

24.4%
Loss ratio
#19 of 85
Wyoming rank
22
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Story, WY (ZIP 82842) runs $2,098/yr on average: the 79th percentile nationally and 18% above the U.S. average.

$2,098
Avg premium (2022)
+18%
vs U.S. average
+10.7%
since 2018
79th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,098/yr
+10.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.64%
Avg severity: $11,035
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 82842 (Story, WY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 82842 (Story, WY) runs $2,098 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 22 reported policies. That is 18% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 79th percentile nationally. Wyoming homeowners pay $1,902 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (above), ranking #19 of 85 tracked ZIPs in Wyoming by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wyoming is Alpine (ZIP 83128) at $2,103, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 82842 shows a 24.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.64% of policies in ZIP 82842 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,035.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.7% through 2022, ranging $1,865 to $2,098 with a 5-year average of $1,958, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 82842 Compares

vs National Average
$2,098 vs $1,776
18% above national avg
vs Wyoming Average
$2,098 vs $1,902
10% above state avg
National Percentile
79th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 82842, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,098
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 82842.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,896 -
2019 $1,865 -1.6%
2020 $2,034 +9.1%
2021 $1,896 -6.8%
2022 $2,098 +10.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,958
Premium Range
$1,865 - $2,098
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 82842

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 82842 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 82842?
ZIP 82842 (Story, WY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,098 per year as of 2022 (79th percentile, #19 of 85 ZIPs in Wyoming). Premiums have changed +10.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Story, WY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 82842: claims frequency (4.64%), loss ratio (24.4%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 79th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 82842 compared to the national average?
At $2,098/yr, ZIP 82842 runs 18% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 79th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 82842?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 82842 is N/A in Wyoming.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 82842 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 82842 have ranged from $1,865 to $2,098, with a 5-year average of $1,958. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 82842 compare to the Wyoming state average?
ZIP 82842 has an average premium of $2,098/yr compared to the Wyoming state average of $1,902/yr. This ZIP is 10% above the state average, ranking #19 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.