ZIP 64836 · Jasper County

Carthage, MO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 64836, Carthage, Missouri.

47.3%
Loss ratio
1.31%
Nonrenewal rate
#239 of 699
Missouri rank
50
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 64836 (Carthage, MO) homeowners insurance averages $2,077/yr, 78th percentile nationally, 17% above the U.S. norm.

$2,077
Avg premium (2022)
+17%
vs U.S. average
+12.3%
since 2018
78th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,077/yr
+12.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
47.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.57%
Avg severity: $27,569
Nonrenewal Rate
1.31%
+21.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 64836 (Carthage, MO)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 64836 (Carthage, MO) runs $2,077 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 50 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 64836 in the 78th percentile, 17% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Missouri state average of $2,056, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #239 of 699 tracked ZIPs in Missouri by premium. The closest-priced peer within Missouri is Ash Grove (ZIP 65604) at $2,077, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 47.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 64836. 3.57% of policies in ZIP 64836 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,569. Insurers decline to renew 1.31% of policies in ZIP 64836 at expiration, a rise of 21.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 64836 premiums risen 12.3%, spanning $1,849 to $2,077 (five-year average: $1,962), an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 64836 Compares

vs National Average
$2,077 vs $1,776
17% above national avg
vs Missouri Average
$2,077 vs $2,056
1% above state avg
National Percentile
78th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 64836, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,077
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 64836.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,849 -
2019 $1,870 +1.2%
2020 $1,979 +5.8%
2021 $2,033 +2.8%
2022 $2,077 +2.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,962
Premium Range
$1,849 - $2,077
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 64836

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 64836?
ZIP 64836 (Carthage, MO) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,077 per year as of 2022 (78th percentile, #239 of 699 ZIPs in Missouri). Premiums have changed +12.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Carthage, MO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 64836: a claims frequency of 3.57%, a loss ratio of 47.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.31%, placing this ZIP in the 78th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 64836 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 64836 lands in the 78th percentile: its $2,077/yr average is 17% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 64836?
Insurers decline to renew 1.31% of policies in ZIP 64836 in Missouri, a rise of 21.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 64836 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 64836 runs $1,849-$2,077 (5-year average $1,962). The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 64836 compare to the Missouri state average?
ZIP 64836 has an average premium of $2,077/yr compared to the Missouri state average of $2,056/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #239 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.