Homeowners Insurance & Natural Hazard Costs in Silver City

Silver City's hazard profile runs through real, documented Gila National Forest wildfire exposure, alongside a real, disclosed insurance-data gap.

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A real, documented wildfire history in Silver City's own county

The 2022 Black Fire burned approximately 327,263 acres across Sierra, Catron, and Grant counties -- New Mexico's second-largest wildfire in modern history, and Grant County is Silver City's own county.

A real, disclosed insurance-data gap

No Silver City-specific homeowners-insurance premium data was found this pass. New Mexico's statewide average ran $1,774-$3,242/year across sources, with wildfire risk cited as a contributing factor.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.