ZIP 16834 · Clearfield County

Drifting, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 16834, Drifting, Pennsylvania averages $913/yr.

8.9%
Loss ratio
#1169 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Drifting, PA (ZIP 16834) averages $913/yr for homeowners insurance, 49% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally.

$913
Avg premium (2022)
-49%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-3.9%
since 2018
3rd
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Insurance Livability Score

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
68/100
16834 - Drifting, PA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A+
$913/yr
Avg premium, 97th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
67.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
75.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 16834's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$913 Among the lowest lower than 97% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$913/yr
Below-median premium
-3.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.90%
Avg severity: $2,805
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16834 (Drifting, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 16834 (Drifting, PA) runs $913 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. That is 49% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 3rd percentile nationally. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 16834 is 19% below, ranking #1169 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Mifflintown (ZIP 17059) at $913, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 8.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.90% of policies in ZIP 16834 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,805.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 16834 premiums fallen 3.9%, spanning $858 to $950 (five-year average: $904), an annualized rate of -1.0% per year.

FEMA NRI places Clearfield County in the upper risk band at 67.1 (Relatively Low): national 67th percentile, #38/67 inside Pennsylvania, and 0% below the 67.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Strong Wind. Social Vulnerability Index 62.6 · Community Resilience 75.4. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 16834 Compares

vs National Average
$913 vs $1,776
49% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$913 vs $1,131
19% below state avg
National Percentile
3th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16834, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $913
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16834.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $950 -
2019 $858 -9.8%
2020 $912 +6.3%
2021 $889 -2.5%
2022 $913 +2.7%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 16834

5-Year Avg Premium
$904
Premium Range
$858 - $950
Annual Change Rate
-1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Clearfield County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 16834 via FIPS 42033. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
67.1
Relatively Low · 67th national percentile
In-state county rank
#38
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Strong Wind
Expected annual loss $1,255,650

Social Vulnerability Index 62.6 · Community Resilience 75.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Pennsylvania NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Pennsylvania for ZIP 16834

Cross-state peers for ZIP 16834: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Pennsylvania. County hazard context (Clearfield, NRI 67.1) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($913/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 16834?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 16834 (Drifting, PA) is comparatively affordable at $913 per year as of 2022, just the 3rd percentile nationally, #1169 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed -3.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Drifting, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 16834: a claims frequency of 2.90%, a loss ratio of 8.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 3rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16834 compared to the national average?
ZIP 16834 premiums of $913/yr are 49% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 3rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16834?
ZIP 16834 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16834 over 5 years?
ZIP 16834 premiums spanned $858 to $950 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $904. The annualized change rate is -1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 16834 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 16834 has an average premium of $913/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 19% below the state average, ranking #1169 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 16834?
Clearfield County scores 67.1 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 67th percentile nationally and #38 of 67 Pennsylvania counties. The index's top hazard label is Strong Wind. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 16834

This ZIP's premiums run at the 3rd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on 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.