High wildfire risk · 40/100
Sheridan, WY Fire Insurance
Sheridan carries a high wildfire risk rating (40/100). 24 wildfires have been recorded within 25 miles since 2000 — the closest, the Acme Fire (2017), just 8.4 miles away. This band sees steep premium increases and rising non-renewals — shopping specialists early matters. Here's what coverage costs, who still writes here, and how to lock it in.
Find who'll still cover a Sheridan home →Sheridan's wildfire risk profile
40/100
FireRisk score
High
Risk band
11–40
Neighborhood range
24
Fires within 25 mi (since 2000)
What this means for you
- The 40/100 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.
- “High” is the band that score falls into. Homes here are among the first that carriers reprice or decline to renew.
- The 11–40 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.
- 24 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 Acme Fire (2017), about 8.4 miles away. Insurers weigh this proximity heavily — risk varies street by street, so see the full Sheridan risk report or check your exact address.
What high risk means for your coverage
This band sees steep premium increases and rising non-renewals — shopping specialists early matters. Wyoming’s wildfire exposure is concentrated in the forested ranges — the Tetons near Jackson, the Medicine Bow, and the Bighorns. Wyoming does not operate a FAIR Plan; declined homes rely on the surplus-lines market.
What fire insurance costs in Sheridan
Mountain-forest WUI premiums have risen, especially in beetle-killed timber; defensible space and dead-tree removal increasingly matter to carriers.
~$1,094/yr in mitigation-linked discounts and credits may be available to Sheridan homeowners who harden and document their home.
If you can't find coverage in Sheridan
Wyoming does not operate a FAIR Plan. Homeowners in Sheridan 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 →
High risk — and your insurer already knows it.
Industry reporting describes steep premium increases for high-risk homes in recent years. One renewal cycle without action and you may be shopping the non-standard market.
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.
High risk doesn’t mean uninsurable.
We match Wyoming homeowners with licensed agents who write 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.
$1,094/yr — typical savings when Wyoming homeowners compare carriers.
Go deeper on Sheridan
See the full wildfire-risk breakdown, or compare insurance in nearby Wyoming areas.
Sheridan wildfire risk report →Sheridan fire insurance FAQ
Is it hard to get fire insurance in Sheridan, WY?
Sheridan carries a high wildfire risk rating (40/100 on FireRisk's federal-data model). Across the area our samples range 11–40/100, so it varies by neighborhood. This band sees steep premium increases and rising non-renewals — shopping specialists early matters. 24 wildfires have been federally recorded within 25 miles since 2000, the closest being the Acme Fire (2017), 8.4 miles away.
How much does fire insurance cost in Sheridan?
Mountain-forest WUI premiums have risen, especially in beetle-killed timber; defensible space and dead-tree removal increasingly matter to carriers. A high-risk Sheridan 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 $1,094/yr in mitigation-linked discounts and credits.
What if no carrier will insure my Sheridan home?
Wyoming does not run a FAIR Plan, so Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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.
Wyoming 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.