ZIP 65542 · Texas County
Licking, MO Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 65542, Licking, Missouri.
- 17.3%
- Loss ratio
- 2.28%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #579 of 699
- Missouri rank
- 12
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Licking, MO (ZIP 65542) runs $1,803/yr on average: the 66th percentile nationally and 2% above the U.S. average.
- $1,803
- Avg premium (2022)
- +2%
- vs U.S. average
- +5.3%
- since 2018
- 66th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 65542 (Licking, MO)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 65542 (Licking, MO) runs $1,803 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 12 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 2% above that mark and lands in the 66th national percentile. The Missouri statewide average is $2,056 per year; this ZIP sits 12% below that figure, ranking #579 of 699 tracked ZIPs in Missouri by premium. The closest-priced peer within Missouri is Newburg (ZIP 65550) at $1,802, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 17.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 4.06% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,695. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.28%, a rise of 125.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 65542 have risen by 5.3%, ranging from $1,712 to $1,846 with a five-year average of $1,759, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 65542 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 65542, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,712 | - |
| 2019 | $1,718 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | $1,716 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | $1,846 | +7.6% |
| 2022 | $1,803 | -2.4% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 65542
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 65542 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Missouri compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Missouri overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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