ZIP 34974 · Okeechobee County

Okeechobee, FL Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 34974, Okeechobee, Florida averages $2,859/yr.

26.5%
Loss ratio
1.82%
Nonrenewal rate
#324 of 559
Florida rank
22
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 34974 (Okeechobee, FL) is #1,650 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #3,410 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,859
Avg premium (2022)
#1,650
of 25,593 on premium
#3,410
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
94th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
12/100
34974 - Okeechobee, FL

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 F
$2,859/yr
Avg premium, 6th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
80.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
3.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 34974's premium sits nationally

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

$2,859 Higher than most more expensive than 94% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. 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 Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 34974. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Florida, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 34974; crosshairs: Florida averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$0$10670.0$21339.9$32009.9$42679.80%0.8%1.6%2.4%3.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 33576 · San Antonio $1,503/yr · 0.20%
  • ZIP 34472 · Ocala $1,642/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 32822 · Orlando $1,819/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 32209 · Jacksonville $1,911/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 32311 · Tallahassee $1,943/yr · 1.38%
  • ZIP 32220 · Jacksonville $1,989/yr · 0.17%
  • ZIP 32244 · Jacksonville $2,025/yr · 0.17%
  • ZIP 34758 · Kissimmee $2,081/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 32605 · Gainesville $2,119/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 33805 · Lakeland $2,145/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 32211 · Jacksonville $2,181/yr · 0.21%
  • ZIP 33909 · Cape Coral $2,210/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 32258 · Jacksonville $2,238/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 33809 · Lakeland $2,263/yr · 1.39%
  • ZIP 33811 · Lakeland $2,286/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 33860 · Mulberry $2,328/yr · 1.88%
  • ZIP 34442 · Hernando $2,377/yr · 0.14%
  • ZIP 33982 · Punta Gorda $2,431/yr · 1.39%
  • ZIP 33954 · Port Charlotte $2,466/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 32907 · Palm Bay $2,531/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 33559 · Lutz $2,593/yr · 0.27%
  • ZIP 32820 · Orlando $2,639/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 32708 · Winter Springs $2,713/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 32256 · Jacksonville $2,796/yr · 0.07%
  • ZIP 34974 · Okeechobee (this ZIP) $2,859/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 32344 · Monticello $2,862/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 32927 · Cocoa $2,943/yr · 1.98%
  • ZIP 32827 · Orlando $3,092/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 33612 · Tampa $3,146/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 33898 · Lake Wales $3,243/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 33904 · Cape Coral $3,356/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 32114 · Daytona Beach $3,471/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 32174 · Ormond Beach $3,625/yr · 0.09%
  • ZIP 32968 · Vero Beach $3,710/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 34292 · Venice $3,875/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 32967 · Vero Beach $4,128/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 34668 · Port Richey $4,335/yr · 3.08%
  • ZIP 32233 · Atlantic Beach $4,675/yr · 0.16%
  • ZIP 33922 · Bokeelia $4,878/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 32836 · Orlando $5,188/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 34786 · Windermere $5,901/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 34223 · Englewood $6,576/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 34239 · Sarasota $7,287/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 33176 · Miami $8,199/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 33441 · Deerfield Beach $9,911/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 33037 · Key Largo $11,697/yr · 0.10%
  • ZIP 33405 · West Palm Beach $12,591/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 33308 · Fort Lauderdale $14,813/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 33156 · Miami $21,818/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 33480 · Palm Beach $40,719/yr · 0.24%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,859/yr
Above-median premium
-14.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.5%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
8.39%
Avg severity: $9,017
Nonrenewal Rate
1.82%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 34974 (Okeechobee, FL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 34974 (Okeechobee, FL) runs $2,859 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 22 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 34974 in the 94th percentile, 61% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Florida state average of $4,870, this ZIP runs 41% below, ranking #324 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Monticello (ZIP 32344) at $2,862, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 26.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 8.39%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,017. Insurers decline to renew 1.82% of policies in ZIP 34974 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 34974 have fallen by 14.2%, ranging from $2,859 to $3,566 with a five-year average of $3,131, an annualized rate of -3.8% per year.

FEMA NRI places Okeechobee County in the upper risk band at 80.3 (Relatively Low): national 80th percentile, #40/47 inside Florida, and 8% below the 87.2 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 87.9 · Community Resilience 3.0. 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 34974 Compares

vs National Average
$2,859 vs $1,776
61% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$2,859 vs $4,870
41% below state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 34974, 2018–2022

$2,800$3,000$3,200$3,400$3,600$3,800 20182019202020212022 $2,859
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 34974.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,333 -
2019 $3,566 +7.0%
2020 $2,900 -18.7%
2021 $2,997 +3.3%
2022 $2,859 -4.6%

2018-2022: premiums easing -3.8%/yr

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,131
Premium Range
$2,859 - $3,566
Annual Change Rate
-3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Okeechobee County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 34974 via FIPS 12093. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
80.3
Relatively Low · 80th national percentile
In-state county rank
#40
of 47 Florida counties · state mean 87.2
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $9,553,098

Social Vulnerability Index 87.9 · Community Resilience 3.0

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 34974's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 34974's county NRI is 80.3 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Florida containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,859/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.82% 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 34974?
ZIP 34974 (Okeechobee, FL) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,859 per year as of 2022, in the 94th percentile nationally, #324 of 559 ZIPs in Florida. Premiums have changed -14.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Okeechobee, FL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 34974: claims frequency (8.39%), loss ratio (26.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.82%), together placing this ZIP at the 94th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 34974 compared to the national average?
ZIP 34974 premiums of $2,859/yr are 61% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 34974?
ZIP 34974 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.82% in Florida.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 34974 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 34974 have ranged from $2,859 to $3,566, with a 5-year average of $3,131. The annualized change rate is -3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 34974 compare to the Florida state average?
ZIP 34974 has an average premium of $2,859/yr compared to the Florida state average of $4,870/yr. This ZIP is 41% below the state average, ranking #324 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 34974?
County NRI 80.3 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 34974 via Okeechobee County FIPS 12093. In-state rank #40 of 47; national percentile 80th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 34974

This ZIP's premiums run at the 94th 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.