ZIP 65622 Insurance Data

Buffalo, Missouri · Dallas County · 21 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,966/yr
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.20%
Avg severity: $12,851
Nonrenewal Rate
1.98%
+107.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 65622 (Buffalo, MO)

ZIP 65622 (Buffalo, MO) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,966 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 21 reported policies. That is 11% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 74th percentile nationally. Compared to the Missouri state average of $2,056, this ZIP runs 4% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 65622 is 20.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.20%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,851. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.98% in this ZIP, a rise of 107.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 65622 have risen by 8.3%, ranging from $1,775 to $1,966 with a five-year average of $1,860 — an annualized rate of +2.0% per year. 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 65622 Compares

vs National Average
$1,966 vs $1,776
11% above national avg
vs Missouri Average
$1,966 vs $2,056
4% below state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,816
2019 $1,775 -2.3%
2020 $1,815 +2.3%
2021 $1,927 +6.1%
2022 $1,966 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,860
Premium Range
$1,775 - $1,966
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 65622?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 65622 (Buffalo, MO) is $1,966 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buffalo, MO?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.20% in this ZIP), loss ratio (20.9%), and nonrenewal rates (1.98%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 65622 compared to the national average?
ZIP 65622 premiums of $1,966/yr are 11% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 74th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 65622?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 65622 is 1.98%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +107.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 65622 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 65622 have ranged from $1,775 to $1,966, with a 5-year average of $1,860. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 65622 compare to the Missouri state average?
ZIP 65622 has an average premium of $1,966/yr compared to the Missouri state average of $2,056/yr. This ZIP is 4% below the state average.

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