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Home insurance & natural hazards in Chugach Census Area, AK

Calm, plain facts for homeowners in Chugach Census Area: what neighbors have paid for coverage, what flood insurance costs, and which weather hazards matter most here.

  • State and U.S. premiums from U.S. Treasury insurance data
  • Flood insurance costs from 28 FEMA NFIP policies
  • 13 natural hazards rated by the FEMA National Risk Index
See the numbers

Historical averages, not a quote. Updated Oct 2026.

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Chugach at a glance

Four numbers most homeowners ask about first.

No data
Typical home premium

Treasury released no ZIP-level figures here.

$420
Avg. flood policy

Average full cost of a single-family NFIP policy that took effect in 2025.

No data
Nonrenewal rate

Share of policies insurers chose not to renew in 2022, median ZIP. Typical U.S. ZIP: 0.81%.

Very low
FEMA risk rating

Overall National Risk Index rating, higher than 19.6% of U.S. counties.

Chugach Census Area in numbers
7,011
residents (2020 Census)
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of policies had a paid claim (2022, median ZIP)
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average paid claim (2022, median ZIP)
28
single-family NFIP flood policies (2025)

What homeowners here pay

Each block pairs a short explanation with the data behind it.

Homeowners insurance

U.S. Treasury FIO, HO-3/HO-5 policies, 2018–2022

Treasury published no ZIP-level homeowners figures for this area. It only released ZIP codes with at least 10 reporting insurers and 50 policies, so smaller and rural areas are often missing. The Alaska and U.S. figures on this page still give a useful reference point.

Typical premium per policy

Inflation-adjusted dollars, median across ZIP codes
AlaskaU.S. typical ZIP

Flood insurance

FEMA NFIP single-family policies, 2022–2025

Standard home policies don't cover floods. The average single-family NFIP policy that took effect here in 2025 cost $420, compared with $451 in 2022. About 57% of local policies are for homes in high-risk A or V zones and 43% in moderate- to lower-risk zones.

Flood costs by ZIP

Average flood policy cost

Full cost incl. fees, by year the policy took effect

Policies by flood zone, 2025

28 policies
A zones 57%X/B/C zones 43%V zones 0%

Natural hazards

FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025

Bars show how Chugach compares with every U.S. county for each hazard (100 = highest). Landslide, avalanche and earthquake rank highest here. A high rank doesn't mean an event is likely in any given year. It shows where preparation and the right coverage matter most.

How the ratings work

Hazard risk, national percentile

Higher than X% of U.S. counties

Compare nearby

Neighboring counties

Typical premium 2022 (Treasury FIO), nonrenewal 2022, avg. flood policy 2025 (NFIP)
CountyPremiumNonrenewalFlood
Matanuska-Susitna Borough$1,3470.35%$415
Anchorage Municipality$1,2830.37%$379
Kenai Peninsula Borough$1,2230.52%$584
Chugach Census Area——$420
Copper River Census Area———
Yakutat City and Borough———

Flood insurance by ZIP, 2025

FEMA NFIP, single-family homes, ZIPs with the most policies
ZIPPoliciesAvg. cost
99686 Valdez18$389
99574 Cordova10$476

Practical next steps

Simple things Chugach homeowners can do with this information.

Check your flood zone. Look up your address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov). Standard home policies don't cover flood damage, and flood insurance usually has a 30-day waiting period, so it's worth sorting out before storm season.
Know that earthquake damage is separate. Standard homeowners policies exclude earthquakes. If shaking is a concern where you live, ask about a separate earthquake policy or endorsement and its deductible.
Compare at renewal. Premiums vary widely by ZIP code, home and insurer. Use these averages as a reference point, not a price, and compare a few quotes at renewal.
Keep records. A roof certificate, receipts for upgrades and photos of your home's condition can help when you shop for coverage or file a claim.

Historical averages, not a quote. Homeowners figures are inflation-adjusted averages from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office "Supporting Underlying Metrics" (2018–2022, published January 2025). They cover HO-3/HO-5 policies from participating private insurers and exclude state residual-market plans (such as FAIR plans and Citizens), surplus-lines and flood coverage. Treasury notes that individual ZIP codes can contain data anomalies. Your price depends on your home, coverage and insurer.

Sources: U.S. Treasury FIO; FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3 (data as of Sep 8, 2026); FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025); U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA-to-county relationship file (2020) and county adjacency file; GeoNames place names. How we calculate these numbers.

This product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API and National Risk Index data, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s). SafeHomeFacts is independent and not affiliated with the U.S. Treasury, FEMA or any insurer.