Moderate wildfire risk · 28/100

Park City, UT Fire Insurance

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

Park City carries a moderate wildfire risk rating (28/100). 14 wildfires have been recorded within 25 miles since 2000 — the closest, the Parleys (2001), just 10.3 miles away. Coverage is generally available, but a single bad season can reclassify the area — locking in now protects your rate. Here's what coverage costs, who still writes here, and how to lock it in.

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Park City's wildfire risk profile

28/100

FireRisk score

Moderate

Risk band

19–32

Neighborhood range

14

Fires within 25 mi (since 2000)

What this means for you

  • The 28/100 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.
  • Moderate” is the band that score falls into. Coverage is usually available, but one severe season can push the area into a higher band.
  • The 19–32 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.
  • 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 Parleys (2001), about 10.3 miles away. Insurers weigh this proximity heavily — risk varies street by street, so see the full Park City risk report or check your exact address.

What moderate risk means for your coverage

Coverage is generally available, but a single bad season can reclassify the area — locking in now protects your rate. Utah’s wildfire pressure runs along the Wasatch Front interface and the southern canyon country. Utah does not operate a FAIR Plan; declined homes turn to surplus-lines carriers.

What fire insurance costs in Park City

Wasatch and southern-Utah WUI premiums have risen with drought and development; defensible space on Gambel oak and brush increasingly affects pricing.

~$790/yr in mitigation-linked discounts and credits may be available to Park City homeowners who harden and document their home.

If you can't find coverage in Park City

Utah does not operate a FAIR Plan. Homeowners in Park City declined by admitted carriers rely on the surplus-lines (E&S) market — specialty insurers that write higher-risk homes. Comparing specialists and documenting mitigation matter even more here. How FAIR Plans work →

Moderate risk today. Fire season is getting longer every year.

Risk classifications can change after a single bad fire season. Lock in favorable rates now, before your ZIP is reclassified.

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.

See your options before rates change.

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

$790/yr — typical savings when Utah homeowners compare carriers.

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Go deeper on Park City

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

Park City wildfire risk report →

Park City fire insurance FAQ

Is it hard to get fire insurance in Park City, UT?

Park City carries a moderate wildfire risk rating (28/100 on FireRisk's federal-data model). Across the area our samples range 19–32/100, so it varies by neighborhood. Coverage is generally available, but a single bad season can reclassify the area — locking in now protects your rate. 14 wildfires have been federally recorded within 25 miles since 2000, the closest being the Parleys (2001), 10.3 miles away.

How much does fire insurance cost in Park City?

Wasatch and southern-Utah WUI premiums have risen with drought and development; defensible space on Gambel oak and brush increasingly affects pricing. A moderate-risk Park City 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 $790/yr in mitigation-linked discounts and credits.

What if no carrier will insure my Park City home?

Utah does not run a FAIR Plan, so Park City homeowners declined by admitted carriers turn to the surplus-lines (E&S) market. Documenting defensible space and hardening improves both eligibility and price.

Can I lower my Park City 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.