Moderate wildfire risk · 23/100
Summit County, UT Fire Insurance
Summit County carries a moderate wildfire risk rating (23/100). 11 wildfires have been recorded within 25 miles since 2000 — the closest, the Dry Fork (2000), just 5.2 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.
See Summit County coverage options →Summit County's wildfire risk profile
23/100
FireRisk score
Moderate
Risk band
23
Neighborhood range
11
Fires within 25 mi (since 2000)
What this means for you
- The 23/100 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 neighborhood range is how much risk varies street to street. Risk is fairly consistent across this area, though your specific lot still matters.
- 11 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 Dry Fork (2000), about 5.2 miles away. Insurers weigh this proximity heavily — risk varies street by street, so see the full Summit County 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 Summit County
Wasatch and southern-Utah WUI premiums have risen with drought and development; defensible space on Gambel oak and brush increasingly affects pricing.
~$486/yr in mitigation-linked discounts and credits may be available to Summit County homeowners who harden and document their home.
If you can't find coverage in Summit County
Utah does not operate a FAIR Plan. Homeowners in Summit County 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
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 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.
$486/yr — typical savings when Utah homeowners compare carriers.
Go deeper on Summit County
See the full wildfire-risk breakdown, or compare insurance in nearby Utah areas.
Summit County wildfire risk report →Summit County fire insurance FAQ
Is it hard to get fire insurance in Summit County, UT?
Summit County carries a moderate wildfire risk rating (23/100 on FireRisk's federal-data model). Coverage is generally available, but a single bad season can reclassify the area — locking in now protects your rate. 11 wildfires have been federally recorded within 25 miles since 2000, the closest being the Dry Fork (2000), 5.2 miles away.
How much does fire insurance cost in Summit County?
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 Summit County 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.
What if no carrier will insure my Summit County home?
Utah does not run a FAIR Plan, so Summit County 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 Summit 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.
Utah 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.
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