ZIP 65712 · Lawrence County

Mount Vernon, MO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 65712, Mount Vernon, Missouri.

20.0%
Loss ratio
2.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#343 of 699
Missouri rank
27
Policies

The verdict

Mount Vernon, MO (ZIP 65712) averages $1,995/yr for homeowners insurance, 12% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally.

$1,995
Avg premium (2022)
+12%
vs U.S. average
+9.8%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,995/yr
+9.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.04%
Avg severity: $7,893
Nonrenewal Rate
2.00%
+2229.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 65712 (Mount Vernon, MO)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 65712 (Mount Vernon, MO) runs $1,995 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 27 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 12% above that mark and lands in the 75th national percentile. Missouri homeowners pay $2,056 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (below), ranking #343 of 699 tracked ZIPs in Missouri by premium. The closest-priced peer within Missouri is Hamilton (ZIP 64644) at $1,995, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 65712 is 20.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.04%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,893. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.00% in this ZIP, a rise of 2229.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 65712 premiums risen 9.8%, spanning $1,818 to $1,995 (five-year average: $1,912), an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 65712 Compares

vs National Average
$1,995 vs $1,776
12% above national avg
vs Missouri Average
$1,995 vs $2,056
3% below state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 65712, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $1,995
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 65712.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,818 -
2019 $1,842 +1.3%
2020 $1,913 +3.9%
2021 $1,992 +4.2%
2022 $1,995 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,912
Premium Range
$1,818 - $1,995
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 65712

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

  • Put ZIP 65712 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 65712?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 65712 (Mount Vernon, MO) averages $1,995 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 75th percentile, #343 of 699 ZIPs in Missouri. Premiums have changed +9.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mount Vernon, MO?
In ZIP 65712, insurers report a 20.0% loss ratio, a 5.04% claims frequency, and a 2.00% nonrenewal rate, the 75th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 65712 compared to the national average?
At $1,995/yr, ZIP 65712 runs 12% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 65712?
Insurers decline to renew 2.00% of policies in ZIP 65712 in Missouri, a rise of 2229.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 65712 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 65712 runs $1,818-$1,995 (5-year average $1,912). The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 65712 compare to the Missouri state average?
ZIP 65712 runs 3% below the Missouri state average ($2,056/yr vs this ZIP's $1,995/yr), ranking #343 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.