Idaho Homeowners Insurance

U.S. Treasury FIO data for 210 ZIP codes in Idaho (ID).

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO filings, Idaho ranks #38 of 51 by average premium ($1,321/yr) ≠ #10 of 50 by nonrenewal (1.50%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,321
State avg premium (#38 of 51)
#10
Nonrenewal of 50 (1.50%)
83340
In-state premium ZIP #1 ($5,983)
83840
In-state nonrenewal ZIP #1 (2.10%)

Premium rank counts states with a reported average premium, highest first, abbreviation tiebreak. Nonrenewal rank counts states that publish a rate. In-state ZIP #1s are separate extracts.

Idaho vs all states by ZIP-mean homeowners premium

Where this state's average ZIP premium sits among every state that reports one (lower is better for homeowners)

$1,321 Lower than most lower premium than 73% of 51 states

States, banded by ZIP-mean annual homeowners premium (FIO)

Each bar is a $0.001K-wide band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury FIO Homeowners Insurance Markets Report · 2018–2022

Homeowners in Idaho pay an average of $1,321 per year for home insurance - 26% below the national average of $1,776. That ranks Idaho as the 38th most expensive state out of 51 for homeowners insurance. Between 2018 and 2022, premiums rose by 15.3%; nonrenewal rates climbed by 55.2% over the same period.

On five-year premium growth (2018–2022), Idaho ranks 5th out of 51 states. Its nonrenewal rate (1.50%) ranks 10th out of 50 - nonrenewal is an early warning indicator of insurer retreat, often tied to disaster risk.

According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office - "Analyses of U.S. Homeowners Insurance Markets, 2018–2022." Premium values are five-year averages across all ZIP-level observations. See methodology for how the state rank and comparison are calculated.

How Idaho Compares

vs National Average
$1,321 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
Rank Among States
38th of 51
most expensive for homeowners insurance
Loss Ratio vs National
58.6% vs 58.0%
insurers pay out more per premium dollar here
Avg Premium
$1,321/yr
National avg: $1,776 (-26% below)
Premium Change
+15.3%
2018-2022 change
Avg Loss Ratio
58.6%
Claims paid vs premiums earned
Nonrenewal Rate
1.50%
+55.2% change

Data Snapshot: Idaho Homeowners Insurance

Across the 210 Idaho ZIP codes in the U.S. Treasury FIO data, the average annual home insurance premium is $1,321. That is an average of ZIP codes, in which a ZIP of a few hundred people counts the same as one of tens of thousands. Weighting each ZIP by its population, closer to what a typical Idaho homeowner pays, gives $1,063 per year. That is 26% below the national average of $1,776 per year reported by the Federal Insurance Office. Idaho ranks 38th most expensive out of 51 states and territories on annual premium, with ZIP-level observations ranging from $876 in 83705 to $5,983 in 83340.

Between 2018 and 2022, average premiums rose by 15.3% in Idaho, placing the state 5th nationally on five-year premium growth. The state-level loss ratio averaged 58.6%, meaning insurers retained a healthy margin after claims, typical of stable markets. Nonrenewal rates, the share of policies insurers decline to extend at expiration, averaged 1.50% across the ZIP codes that report one, a climb of 55.2% over the study period (ranking 10th out of 50 states).

Within Idaho, premium dispersion across ZIP codes is substantial: the most expensive ZIP (83340 in Ketchum) charges 583% more than the least expensive (83705 in Boise), reflecting local differences in catastrophe exposure, construction costs, and claims history. The FIO dataset aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so ZIP-level figures represent market averages rather than individual quotes; actual premiums vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is a FIO registry extract, not a quote or a recommendation.

How to read these figures: state averages on this page are computed from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, which the office collects directly from the largest homeowners insurers and reports at the ZIP-code level. A statewide average blends expensive coastal and wildfire-exposed markets with lower-cost inland areas, so the figure is a useful benchmark but will understate what some residents pay and overstate what others pay. The loss ratio is the share of every premium dollar that insurers returned as claims; sustained ratios near or above one signal a market under pressure, where rate increases, tighter underwriting, or nonrenewals tend to follow. Claim frequency and nonrenewal rates show how often policies result in claims and how often insurers decline to renew, both of which track local catastrophe exposure. Treat the state number as a registry average, then open the ZIP table below for the same filing year's local premium and nonrenewal extracts.

Loss Ratio Reading: Idaho

0%150%59%

Idaho statewide - FIO 2018-2022 average: 59% (Insurer-favorable) - low claim payout, insurer retains a healthy margin.

ZIP Codes Tracked

210

Reporting Period

2018-2022

Source

U.S. Treasury FIO

Year Avg Premium Median Premium
2018 $1,145 $1,051
2019 $1,186 (+3.6%) $1,092
2020 $1,205 (+1.6%) $1,114
2021 $1,277 (+6.0%) $1,189
2022 $1,321 (+3.5%) $1,234

Average premium in Idaho, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,321
Average homeowners premium per year in Idaho.

All ZIP Codes in Idaho

210 ZIP codes sorted by premium (highest first). Click column headers to sort.

ZIP City Premium
83340 Ketchum $5,983
83353 Sun Valley $5,681
83278 Stanley $2,967
83333 Hailey $2,482
83836 Hope $2,227
83821 Coolin $2,142
83833 Harrison $2,103
83452 Tetonia $2,070
83455 Victor $2,008
83449 Swan Valley $1,975
83313 Bellevue $1,956
83638 Mccall $1,896
83422 Driggs $1,840
83429 Island Park $1,836
83615 Donnelly $1,824
83876 Worley $1,778
83860 Sagle $1,756
83462 Carmen $1,753
83466 North Fork $1,713
83420 Ashton $1,641
83813 Cocolalla $1,638
83654 New Meadows $1,631
83428 Irwin $1,622
83814 Coeur D Alene $1,614
83287 Fish Haven $1,612
83622 Garden Valley $1,572
83872 Viola $1,566
83616 Eagle $1,564
83811 Clark Fork $1,526
83841 Laclede $1,505
83611 Cascade $1,497
83848 Nordman $1,493
83245 Inkom $1,492
83822 Oldtown $1,487
83856 Priest River $1,477
83712 Boise $1,473
83864 Sandpoint $1,470
83825 Dover $1,468
83272 Saint Charles $1,463
83314 Bliss $1,440
83342 Malta $1,404
83286 Weston $1,399
83251 Mackay $1,396
83629 Horseshoe Bend $1,393
83847 Naples $1,386
83670 Sweet $1,382
83327 Fairfield $1,364
83702 Boise $1,362
83217 Bancroft $1,355
83344 Murtaugh $1,352

Natural-hazard context (FEMA NRI)

County National Risk Index scores joined to Idaho ZIP codes in the same FIO filing year. This is hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver table and not a quote.

Mean county risk score
51.0
43rd of 50 states by mean score · national mean 69.3
Counties joined
44
Distinct county FIPS on Idaho FIO ZIPs
Most common top hazard
Wildfire
22 of 44 counties
Highest FEMA NRI counties in Idaho
County Risk score Rating Top hazard
Ada 87.8 Relatively Moderate Wildfire
Bonneville 82.4 Relatively Moderate Earthquake
Kootenai 79.0 Relatively Low Cold Wave
Counties with elevated FEMA hazard ratings in Idaho
Hazard Elevated counties Share of joined
Winter weather 9 20%
Wildfire 3 7%

Elevated = FEMA Relatively High or Very High rating on that hazard column. Ratings are independent per hazard; a county can appear in more than one row.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · research board: top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide states with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for Idaho: nearest other states by average homeowners premium and by statewide nonrenewal rate. These are cross-state neighborhoods, not the in-state ZIP table above.

Similar average premium

Nearest states by average homeowners premium ($1,321/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest states by average nonrenewal rate (1.50% here).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average homeowners insurance cost in Idaho?
Averaged across the 210 Idaho ZIP codes in the U.S. Treasury FIO data, the annual homeowners premium is $1,321 ($1,063 when each ZIP is weighted by population, which is closer to what a typical homeowner pays). This is 26% below the national average of $1,776.
How have insurance premiums changed in Idaho?
Idaho homeowners insurance premiums changed by +15.3% between 2018 and 2022. The average loss ratio is 58.6%, meaning insurers pay out that percentage of earned premiums in claims.
Which ZIP code has the most expensive insurance in Idaho?
The most expensive ZIP code for homeowners insurance in Idaho is 83340, with an average premium of $5,983/yr. The most affordable is 83705 at $876/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate for Idaho homeowners insurance?
Averaged across the Idaho ZIP codes that report one, the nonrenewal rate is 1.50%. This rate has changed by +55.2% from 2018 to 2022. Nonrenewals occur when an insurer declines to renew an existing policy at expiration. ZIP 83840 has the highest nonrenewal rate in the state at 2.10%.
What is a loss ratio and what does Idaho's mean?
A loss ratio measures how much an insurer pays out in claims compared to premiums collected. Idaho's average loss ratio is 58.6%. Ratios above 100% indicate insurers are paying more in claims than they collect, which often leads to premium increases.
How often do homeowners file insurance claims in Idaho?
The average claim frequency in Idaho is 3.18%, meaning that percentage of policies result in a claim each year. The average claim severity (cost per claim) is $25,893. Higher claim frequency and severity typically correlate with higher premiums.
What natural hazards drive risk in Idaho?
Across 44 FEMA National Risk Index counties that join to Idaho ZIP codes in the FIO file, the mean county risk score is 51.0 (26% below the 50-state mean of 69.3). The most common county-level top hazard is Wildfire (22 of 44 counties). Elevated (Relatively High or Very High) county ratings concentrate in Winter weather (9), Wildfire (3). NRI scores are county hazard/vulnerability context from FEMA; they are not premiums and are not a quote.

Idaho in the FIO registry

State averages sit next to ZIP-level premium and nonrenewal extracts from the same filing year.

  • Idaho ZIP premiums and nonrenewal rates in the same table. ZIP table
  • National premium board versus the population-floored nonrenewal board. Rankings
  • How competition ranks and dual boards are derived. Methodology

State figures are five-year ZIP-level averages from U.S. Treasury FIO data, a benchmark, not a quote for any individual home.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Source data: U.S. Treasury FIO · FEMA National Risk Index · NOAA Storm Events. See our methodology.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This state's figures are rendered directly from U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.