ZIP 65732 · Hickory County

Preston, MO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 65732, Preston, Missouri.

161.3%
Loss ratio
2.90%
Nonrenewal rate
#46 of 699
Missouri rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Preston, MO (ZIP 65732) averages $2,491/yr for homeowners insurance, 40% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally.

$2,491
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. average
+34.0%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,491/yr
+34.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
161.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.90%
Avg severity: $138,633
Nonrenewal Rate
2.90%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 65732 (Preston, MO)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 65732 (Preston, MO) at $2,491 per year for 2022 across approximately 6 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 65732 in the 89th percentile, 40% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Missouri statewide average is $2,056 per year; this ZIP sits 21% above that figure, ranking #46 of 699 tracked ZIPs in Missouri by premium. The closest-priced peer within Missouri is Greenwood (ZIP 64034) at $2,490, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 161.3%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.90%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $138,633. Insurers decline to renew 2.90% of policies in ZIP 65732 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 34.0% through 2022, ranging $1,859 to $2,491 with a 5-year average of $2,064, an annualized rate of +7.6% 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 65732 Compares

vs National Average
$2,491 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs Missouri Average
$2,491 vs $2,056
21% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 65732, 2018–2022

$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,491
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 65732.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,859 -
2019 $1,898 +2.1%
2020 $1,997 +5.2%
2021 $2,071 +3.7%
2022 $2,491 +20.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,064
Premium Range
$1,859 - $2,491
Annual Change Rate
+7.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 65732

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

  • Compare ZIP 65732 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Missouri's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Missouri overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 65732?
ZIP 65732 (Preston, MO) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,491 per year as of 2022, in the 89th percentile nationally, #46 of 699 ZIPs in Missouri. Premiums have changed +34.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Preston, MO?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 65732: a claims frequency of 2.90% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.90%, against a loss ratio above 100% (161.3%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 65732 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 65732 lands in the 89th percentile: its $2,491/yr average is 40% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 65732?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 65732 is 2.90% in Missouri.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 65732 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 65732 runs $1,859-$2,491 (5-year average $2,064). The annualized change rate is +7.6% per year.
How does ZIP 65732 compare to the Missouri state average?
ZIP 65732 runs 21% above the Missouri state average ($2,056/yr vs this ZIP's $2,491/yr), ranking #46 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.