ZIP 63701 · Cape Girardeau County

Cape Girardeau, MO Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 63701, Cape Girardeau, Missouri averages $2,453/yr.

19.7%
Loss ratio
2.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#55 of 699
Missouri rank
109
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 63701 (Cape Girardeau, MO) is #3,106 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #2,073 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,453
Avg premium (2022)
#3,106
of 25,593 on premium
#2,073
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
88th
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
26/100
63701 - Cape Girardeau, MO

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
$2,453/yr
Avg premium, 12th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
85.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
83.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 63701's premium sits nationally

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

$2,453 Higher than most more expensive than 88% 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 63701. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Missouri, 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 63701; crosshairs: Missouri averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1237.5$2507.3$3777.1$5046.9$6316.60.3%1.0%1.8%2.5%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 63656 · Middle Brook $1,468/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 63556 · Milan $1,614/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 63966 · Wappapello $1,659/yr · 1.50%
  • ZIP 63134 · Saint Louis $1,695/yr · 1.31%
  • ZIP 65807 · Springfield $1,722/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 64624 · Braymer $1,743/yr · 2.16%
  • ZIP 64648 · Jamesport $1,766/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 63109 · Saint Louis $1,783/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 63388 · Williamsburg $1,796/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 63143 · Saint Louis $1,813/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 63870 · Parma $1,828/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 63347 · Foley $1,841/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 64744 · El Dorado Springs $1,856/yr · 1.57%
  • ZIP 64776 · Osceola $1,864/yr · 1.67%
  • ZIP 63080 · Sullivan $1,879/yr · 1.53%
  • ZIP 64761 · Leeton $1,887/yr · 3.07%
  • ZIP 63935 · Doniphan $1,903/yr · 2.68%
  • ZIP 64683 · Trenton $1,912/yr · 1.56%
  • ZIP 64862 · Sarcoxie $1,926/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 63084 · Union $1,944/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 64021 · Corder $1,955/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 65663 · Half Way $1,963/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 63967 · Williamsville $1,975/yr · 2.25%
  • ZIP 65059 · Mokane $1,983/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 65644 · Elkland $1,995/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 64473 · Oregon $2,007/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 64024 · Excelsior Springs $2,016/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 65035 · Freeburg $2,030/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 65667 · Hartville $2,040/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 63033 · Florissant $2,054/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 64019 · Centerview $2,066/yr · 1.58%
  • ZIP 65604 · Ash Grove $2,077/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 65024 · Chamois $2,091/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 64738 · Collins $2,111/yr · 2.31%
  • ZIP 65720 · Oldfield $2,124/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 64012 · Belton $2,144/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 64116 · Kansas City $2,163/yr · 1.57%
  • ZIP 63368 · O Fallon $2,184/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 64505 · Saint Joseph $2,213/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 64124 · Kansas City $2,233/yr · 1.86%
  • ZIP 64061 · Kingsville $2,262/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 64154 · Kansas City $2,303/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 63377 · Silex $2,362/yr · 1.90%
  • ZIP 65262 · Kingdom City $2,394/yr · 2.67%
  • ZIP 63106 · Saint Louis $2,446/yr · 2.57%
  • ZIP 63701 · Cape Girardeau (this ZIP) $2,453/yr · 2.30%
  • ZIP 63055 · Labadie $2,499/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 64106 · Kansas City $2,603/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 63332 · Augusta $3,057/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 63124 · Saint Louis $6,086/yr · 1.06%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,453/yr
Above-median premium
+10.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.7%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.33%
Avg severity: $11,184
Nonrenewal Rate
2.30%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+153.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 63701 (Cape Girardeau, MO)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 63701 (Cape Girardeau, MO) runs $2,453 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 109 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 63701 in the 88th percentile, 38% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Missouri homeowners pay $2,056 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 19% (above), ranking #55 of 699 tracked ZIPs in Missouri by premium. The closest-priced peer within Missouri is Oak Ridge (ZIP 63769) at $2,457, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 19.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 63701. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.33%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,184. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.30%, a rise of 153.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 63701 costs have risen 10.9% since 2018, from a low of $2,211 to a high of $2,453, an annualized rate of +2.6% per year.

Cape Girardeau County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 85.7 (Relatively Moderate), 86th percentile nationally and #10 of 113 Missouri counties - 67% above the state mean of 51.3. Dominant mapped hazard: Earthquake. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 20.5 · Community Resilience 83.5. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 63701 Compares

vs National Average
$2,453 vs $1,776
38% above national avg
vs Missouri Average
$2,453 vs $2,056
19% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 63701, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,453
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 63701.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,211 -
2019 $2,239 +1.2%
2020 $2,289 +2.3%
2021 $2,386 +4.2%
2022 $2,453 +2.8%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 63701 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,316
Premium Range
$2,211 - $2,453
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Cape Girardeau County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 63701 via FIPS 29031. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
85.7
Relatively Moderate · 86th national percentile
In-state county rank
#10
of 113 Missouri counties · state mean 51.3
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $29,430,793

Social Vulnerability Index 20.5 · Community Resilience 83.5

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 63701's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 63701: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Missouri. County hazard context (Cape Girardeau, NRI 85.7) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,453/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (2.30% 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 63701?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 63701 (Cape Girardeau, MO): $2,453/year as of 2022, the 88th national percentile, #55 of 699 ZIPs in Missouri. Premiums have changed +10.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 63701: claims frequency (4.33%), loss ratio (19.7%), and nonrenewal rate (2.30%), together placing this ZIP at the 88th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 63701 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 63701 lands in the 88th percentile: its $2,453/yr average is 38% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 63701?
ZIP 63701 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.30% in Missouri, a rise of 153.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 63701 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 63701 have ranged from $2,211 to $2,453, with a 5-year average of $2,316. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 63701 compare to the Missouri state average?
The Missouri state average is $2,056/yr; ZIP 63701 averages $2,453/yr, 19% above that figure, ranking #55 of 699 tracked ZIPs in Missouri by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 63701?
Cape Girardeau County scores 85.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 86th percentile nationally and #10 of 113 Missouri counties. The index's top hazard label is Earthquake. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 63701

This ZIP's premiums run at the 88th 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.