Low wildfire risk · 5/100
Amarillo, TX Fire Insurance
Amarillo carries a low wildfire risk rating (5/100). 5 wildfires have been recorded within 25 miles since 2000 — the closest, the Canadian River (2018), just 16.1 miles away. Coverage is widely available and competitively priced — the risk here is overpaying, not being dropped. Here's what coverage costs, who still writes here, and how to lock it in.
See Amarillo coverage options →Amarillo's wildfire risk profile
5/100
FireRisk score
Low
Risk band
5–7
Neighborhood range
5
Fires within 25 mi (since 2000)
What this means for you
- The 5/100 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 in this range usually means coverage stays available and competitively priced.
- “Low” is the band that score falls into. Coverage is widely available and competitively priced here.
- The 5–7 range is how much risk varies street to street. Your exact address could score noticeably higher or lower than the headline — check it before you assume.
- 5 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 Canadian River (2018), about 16.1 miles away. Insurers weigh this proximity heavily — risk varies street by street, so see the full Amarillo risk report or check your exact address.
What low risk means for your coverage
Coverage is widely available and competitively priced — the risk here is overpaying, not being dropped. Texas has a large, competitive home-insurance market, but wildfire exposure is tightening underwriting in the Hill Country and Panhandle — especially after the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest in state history, and the 2011 Bastrop Complex.
What fire insurance costs in Amarillo
Wildfire-exposed Texas homes and ranch properties face higher premiums and stricter underwriting in high-hazard areas; grass-fuel management and defensible space increasingly matter.
~$486/yr in mitigation-linked discounts and credits may be available to Amarillo homeowners who harden and document their home.
Texas FAIR Plan Association — the backstop
The Texas FAIR Plan provides basic residential coverage for homeowners declined by the standard market. (Coastal wind/hail is handled separately by TWIA.) How FAIR Plans work →
Low risk — you may be overpaying.
Low-risk and well-mitigated homes qualify for credits many agents never check. A quick comparison shows whether you’re leaving money on the table.
What happens if you wait
High-risk homeowners have faced steep rate increases in recent years. Non-standard market policies — when you can find them — often cost substantially more.
Insurers have filed hundreds of thousands of non-renewals in fire-risk areas in recent years. Notices typically arrive ~60 days before expiration.
IBHS-certified homes may qualify for premium reductions with participating carriers. Discounts vary by carrier, state, and property.
Research suggests homes with elevated fire risk can sell below comparable homes, as buyers price in insurance cost. Individual results vary.
See your options before rates change.
We match Texas homeowners with licensed agents who write low-risk wildfire homes. Start with your email — we’ll send your comparison and, if you want, connect you with an agent. Free, no obligation.
$486/yr — typical savings when Texas homeowners compare carriers.
Go deeper on Amarillo
See the full wildfire-risk breakdown, or compare insurance in nearby Texas areas.
Amarillo wildfire risk report →Amarillo fire insurance FAQ
Is it hard to get fire insurance in Amarillo, TX?
Amarillo carries a low wildfire risk rating (5/100 on FireRisk's federal-data model). Across the area our samples range 5–7/100, so it varies by neighborhood. Coverage is widely available and competitively priced — the risk here is overpaying, not being dropped. 5 wildfires have been federally recorded within 25 miles since 2000, the closest being the Canadian River (2018), 16.1 miles away.
How much does fire insurance cost in Amarillo?
Wildfire-exposed Texas homes and ranch properties face higher premiums and stricter underwriting in high-hazard areas; grass-fuel management and defensible space increasingly matter. A low-risk Amarillo home sits in the more affordable range of that spread. Your exact premium depends on construction, rebuild cost, and documented mitigation — homeowners here may access roughly $486/yr in mitigation-linked discounts and credits.
Does the Texas FAIR Plan Association cover Amarillo?
The Texas FAIR Plan provides basic residential coverage for homeowners declined by the standard market. (Coastal wind/hail is handled separately by TWIA.) It applies statewide, so Amarillo homeowners declined by admitted carriers can use it as a backstop.
Can I lower my Amarillo 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.
Texas fire insurance guide →
Statewide market, FAIR Plan, non-renewal playbook, and every discount available.
Been non-renewed? →
Your rights and the step-by-step path back to coverage after 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.