ZIP 64491 · Atchison County

Tarkio, MO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 64491, Tarkio, Missouri.

25.2%
Loss ratio
2.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#311 of 699
Missouri rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 64491 (Tarkio, MO) homeowners insurance averages $2,018/yr, 76th percentile nationally, 14% above the U.S. norm.

$2,018
Avg premium (2022)
+14%
vs U.S. average
+22.3%
since 2018
76th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,018/yr
+22.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.32%
Avg severity: $9,573
Nonrenewal Rate
2.66%
+124.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 64491 (Tarkio, MO)

Homeowners in ZIP 64491 (Tarkio, MO) pay an average of $2,018 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 64491 comes in 14% above, the 76th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Missouri state average of $2,056, this ZIP runs 2% below, ranking #311 of 699 tracked ZIPs in Missouri by premium. The closest-priced peer within Missouri is Wentworth (ZIP 64873) at $2,018, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 64491 is 25.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.32% of policies in ZIP 64491 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,573. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.66%, a rise of 124.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 22.3% through 2022, ranging $1,650 to $2,018 with a 5-year average of $1,809, an annualized rate of +5.2% 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 64491 Compares

vs National Average
$2,018 vs $1,776
14% above national avg
vs Missouri Average
$2,018 vs $2,056
2% below state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 64491, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,018
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 64491.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,650 -
2019 $1,682 +1.9%
2020 $1,776 +5.5%
2021 $1,921 +8.2%
2022 $2,018 +5.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,809
Premium Range
$1,650 - $2,018
Annual Change Rate
+5.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 64491

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 64491 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 64491?
ZIP 64491 (Tarkio, MO) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,018 per year as of 2022 (76th percentile, #311 of 699 ZIPs in Missouri). Premiums have changed +22.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tarkio, MO?
In ZIP 64491, insurers report a 25.2% loss ratio, a 5.32% claims frequency, and a 2.66% nonrenewal rate, the 76th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 64491 compared to the national average?
ZIP 64491 premiums of $2,018/yr are 14% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 76th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 64491?
Insurers decline to renew 2.66% of policies in ZIP 64491 in Missouri, a rise of 124.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 64491 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 64491 runs $1,650-$2,018 (5-year average $1,809). The annualized change rate is +5.2% per year.
How does ZIP 64491 compare to the Missouri state average?
The Missouri state average is $2,056/yr; ZIP 64491 averages $2,018/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #311 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.