ZIP 63785 · Cape Girardeau County

Whitewater, MO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 63785, Whitewater, Missouri.

0.4%
Loss ratio
1.41%
Nonrenewal rate
#433 of 699
Missouri rank
8
Policies

The verdict

At $1,926/yr, Whitewater, MO (ZIP 63785) sits in the 72nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 8% above the U.S. average.

$1,926
Avg premium (2022)
+8%
vs U.S. average
+2.4%
since 2018
72nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,926/yr
+2.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
0.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.70%
Avg severity: $1,000
Nonrenewal Rate
1.41%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 63785 (Whitewater, MO)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 63785 (Whitewater, MO) runs $1,926 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 8 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 8% above that mark and lands in the 72nd national percentile. Against Missouri's average of $2,056, ZIP 63785 is 6% below, ranking #433 of 699 tracked ZIPs in Missouri by premium. The closest-priced peer within Missouri is Sarcoxie (ZIP 64862) at $1,926, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 63785 is 0.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 0.70%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,000. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.41% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 63785 costs have risen 2.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,833 to a high of $1,926, an annualized rate of +0.6% per year.

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 63785 Compares

vs National Average
$1,926 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs Missouri Average
$1,926 vs $2,056
6% below state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 63785, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,926
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 63785.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,881 -
2019 $1,855 -1.4%
2020 $1,876 +1.2%
2021 $1,833 -2.3%
2022 $1,926 +5.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,874
Premium Range
$1,833 - $1,926
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 63785

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 63785 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Missouri's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Missouri overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

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 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 63785?
ZIP 63785 (Whitewater, MO) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,926 per year as of 2022 (72nd percentile, #433 of 699 ZIPs in Missouri). Premiums have changed +2.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whitewater, MO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 63785: claims frequency (0.70%), loss ratio (0.4%), and nonrenewal rate (1.41%), together placing this ZIP at the 72nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 63785 compared to the national average?
At $1,926/yr, ZIP 63785 runs 8% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 72nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 63785?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 63785 is 1.41% in Missouri.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 63785 over 5 years?
ZIP 63785 premiums spanned $1,833 to $1,926 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,874. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 63785 compare to the Missouri state average?
The Missouri state average is $2,056/yr; ZIP 63785 averages $1,926/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #433 of 699 tracked ZIPs in Missouri by premium.

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.