Very High wildfire risk · 62/100

Coconino County, AZ Fire Insurance

Reviewed by Tom Hunt, Wildfire Risk Expert · Updated July 2026

Coconino County carries a very high wildfire risk rating (62/100). 14 wildfires have been recorded within 25 miles since 2000 — the closest, the Woodbridge (2011), just 1.9 miles away. Carriers are actively repricing and non-renewing homes in this band; expect a shrinking pool of standard options. Here's what coverage costs, who still writes here, and how to lock it in.

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Coconino County's wildfire risk profile

62/100

FireRisk score

Very High

Risk band

62

Neighborhood range

14

Fires within 25 mi (since 2000)

What this means for you

  • The 62/100 score rates this area's wildfire exposure from 0 (minimal) to 100 (extreme). Insurers use similar models to decide whether to offer a policy and what to charge — a score this high is what triggers premium increases and non-renewals.
  • Very High” is the band that score falls into. Homes here are among the first that carriers reprice or decline to renew.
  • The neighborhood range is how much risk varies street to street. Risk is fairly consistent across this area, though your specific lot still matters.
  • 14 fires within 25 miles since 2000 is the area's recent track record. Underwriters treat a longer nearby fire history as higher risk for the whole ZIP — not only the homes that actually burned.

The closest federally recorded wildfire is the Woodbridge (2011), about 1.9 miles away. Insurers weigh this proximity heavily — risk varies street by street, so see the full Coconino County risk report or check your exact address.

What very high risk means for your coverage

Carriers are actively repricing and non-renewing homes in this band; expect a shrinking pool of standard options. Arizona’s insurance pressure is concentrated in the high country — Flagstaff, Prescott, the Mogollon Rim, and the White Mountains — where forest-fire risk and post-fire flooding drive higher premiums and tighter underwriting.

What fire insurance costs in Coconino County

High-country Arizona homes face rising premiums; carriers increasingly require defensible space and ember-resistant features. Firewise participation can help with some carriers.

~$1,496/yr in mitigation-linked discounts and credits may be available to Coconino County homeowners who harden and document their home.

Arizona FAIR Plan — the backstop

Arizona’s insurer of last resort provides basic property coverage when admitted carriers decline a high-risk home. How FAIR Plans work →

Your insurer is quietly re-evaluating every policy in your ZIP.

Industry reports describe major carriers dropping or repricing large numbers of high-risk policies in recent years. Waiting until renewal to act tends to leave you the fewest options.

What happens if you wait

📈Premium Surge

High-risk homeowners have faced steep rate increases in recent years. Non-standard market policies — when you can find them — often cost substantially more.

🚫Non-Renewal

Insurers have filed hundreds of thousands of non-renewals in fire-risk areas in recent years. Notices typically arrive ~60 days before expiration.

💰Missed Discounts

IBHS-certified homes may qualify for premium reductions with participating carriers. Discounts vary by carrier, state, and property.

📉Property Value

Research suggests homes with elevated fire risk can sell below comparable homes, as buyers price in insurance cost. Individual results vary.

High risk doesn’t mean uninsurable.

We match Arizona homeowners with licensed agents who write very high-risk wildfire homes. Start with your email — we’ll send your comparison and, if you want, connect you with an agent. Free, no obligation.

$1,496/yr — typical savings when Arizona homeowners compare carriers.

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Go deeper on Coconino County

See the full wildfire-risk breakdown, or compare insurance in nearby Arizona areas.

Coconino County wildfire risk report →

Coconino County fire insurance FAQ

Is it hard to get fire insurance in Coconino County, AZ?

Coconino County carries a very high wildfire risk rating (62/100 on FireRisk's federal-data model). Carriers are actively repricing and non-renewing homes in this band; expect a shrinking pool of standard options. 14 wildfires have been federally recorded within 25 miles since 2000, the closest being the Woodbridge (2011), 1.9 miles away.

How much does fire insurance cost in Coconino County?

High-country Arizona homes face rising premiums; carriers increasingly require defensible space and ember-resistant features. Firewise participation can help with some carriers. A very high-risk Coconino County home sits toward the upper end of that spread. Your exact premium depends on construction, rebuild cost, and documented mitigation — homeowners here may access roughly $1,496/yr in mitigation-linked discounts and credits.

Does the Arizona FAIR Plan cover Coconino County?

Arizona’s insurer of last resort provides basic property coverage when admitted carriers decline a high-risk home. It applies statewide, so Coconino County homeowners declined by admitted carriers can use it as a backstop.

Can I lower my Coconino County fire insurance premium?

Yes. Document defensible space, harden the home (Class-A roof, ember-resistant vents, Zone 0 clearance), and pursue IBHS "Wildfire Prepared Home" certification — these unlock 5–25% discounts with participating carriers and can be the difference between a "yes" and a non-renewal.

FireRisk scores are modeled from federal wildfire data for orientation and are not an insurance rating, an offer of coverage, or a guarantee of price or eligibility. Cost and savings figures are estimates that vary by home, carrier, and year. Verify all coverage with licensed carriers and confirm current programs with your state Department of Insurance. FireRisk.ai is independent; we may be compensated when you request quotes through a partner.