ZIP 65779 · Hickory County

Wheatland, MO Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 65779, Wheatland, Missouri averages $1,676/yr.

11.9%
Loss ratio
1.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#663 of 699
Missouri rank
11
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Wheatland, MO sits #10,564 nationally on average premium ($1,676) versus #5,505 on nonrenewal rate (1.44%).

$1,676
Avg premium (2022)
#10,564
of 25,593 on premium
#5,505
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
59th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
42/100
65779 - Wheatland, MO

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,676/yr
Avg premium, 41st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B+
23.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
5.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 65779's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,676 Around the middle lower than 41% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 65779. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Missouri, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 65779; crosshairs: Missouri averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1237.5$2507.3$3777.1$5046.9$6316.60.3%1.0%1.8%2.5%3.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 63656 · Middle Brook $1,468/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 63556 · Milan $1,614/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 63966 · Wappapello $1,659/yr · 1.50%
  • ZIP 65779 · Wheatland (this ZIP) $1,676/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 63134 · Saint Louis $1,695/yr · 1.31%
  • ZIP 65807 · Springfield $1,722/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 64624 · Braymer $1,743/yr · 2.16%
  • ZIP 64648 · Jamesport $1,766/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 63109 · Saint Louis $1,783/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 63388 · Williamsburg $1,796/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 63143 · Saint Louis $1,813/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 63870 · Parma $1,828/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 63347 · Foley $1,841/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 64744 · El Dorado Springs $1,856/yr · 1.57%
  • ZIP 64776 · Osceola $1,864/yr · 1.67%
  • ZIP 63080 · Sullivan $1,879/yr · 1.53%
  • ZIP 64761 · Leeton $1,887/yr · 3.07%
  • ZIP 63935 · Doniphan $1,903/yr · 2.68%
  • ZIP 64683 · Trenton $1,912/yr · 1.56%
  • ZIP 64862 · Sarcoxie $1,926/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 63084 · Union $1,944/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 64021 · Corder $1,955/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 65663 · Half Way $1,963/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 63967 · Williamsville $1,975/yr · 2.25%
  • ZIP 65059 · Mokane $1,983/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 65644 · Elkland $1,995/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 64473 · Oregon $2,007/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 64024 · Excelsior Springs $2,016/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 65035 · Freeburg $2,030/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 65667 · Hartville $2,040/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 63033 · Florissant $2,054/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 64019 · Centerview $2,066/yr · 1.58%
  • ZIP 65604 · Ash Grove $2,077/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 65024 · Chamois $2,091/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 64738 · Collins $2,111/yr · 2.31%
  • ZIP 65720 · Oldfield $2,124/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 64012 · Belton $2,144/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 64116 · Kansas City $2,163/yr · 1.57%
  • ZIP 63368 · O Fallon $2,184/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 64505 · Saint Joseph $2,213/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 64124 · Kansas City $2,233/yr · 1.86%
  • ZIP 64061 · Kingsville $2,262/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 64154 · Kansas City $2,303/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 63377 · Silex $2,362/yr · 1.90%
  • ZIP 65262 · Kingdom City $2,394/yr · 2.67%
  • ZIP 63106 · Saint Louis $2,446/yr · 2.57%
  • ZIP 63055 · Labadie $2,499/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 64106 · Kansas City $2,603/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 63332 · Augusta $3,057/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 63124 · Saint Louis $6,086/yr · 1.06%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,676/yr
Near-median premium
+4.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.64%
Avg severity: $7,548
Nonrenewal Rate
1.44%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+127.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 65779 (Wheatland, MO)

Homeowners in ZIP 65779 (Wheatland, MO) pay an average of $1,676 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 11 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 6% below that mark and lands in the 59th national percentile. The Missouri statewide average is $2,056 per year; this ZIP sits 18% below that figure, ranking #663 of 699 tracked ZIPs in Missouri by premium. The closest-priced peer within Missouri is Isabella (ZIP 65676) at $1,677, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 65779 shows a 11.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.64%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,548. Insurers decline to renew 1.44% of policies in ZIP 65779 at expiration, a rise of 127.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.7% through 2022, ranging $1,578 to $1,676 with a 5-year average of $1,632, an annualized rate of +1.1% per year.

Hickory County's FEMA NRI score is 23.5 (Very Low), only the 23rd national percentile and #95 of 113 Missouri counties - 54% below the state mean 51.3. Leading mapped hazard remains Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 81.7 · Community Resilience 5.7. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.

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 65779 Compares

vs National Average
$1,676 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Missouri Average
$1,676 vs $2,056
18% below state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 65779, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,676
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 65779.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,602 -
2019 $1,578 -1.5%
2020 $1,644 +4.2%
2021 $1,659 +0.9%
2022 $1,676 +1.0%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 65779, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,632
Premium Range
$1,578 - $1,676
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Hickory County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 65779 via FIPS 29085. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
23.5
Very Low · 23rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#95
of 113 Missouri counties · state mean 51.3
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $744,853

Social Vulnerability Index 81.7 · Community Resilience 5.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Missouri NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 65779's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 65779 in Hickory County (NRI 23.5, hazard Tornado), both outside Missouri. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,676/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.44% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 65779?
ZIP 65779 (Wheatland, MO) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,676 per year as of 2022 (59th percentile, #663 of 699 ZIPs in Missouri). Premiums have changed +4.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wheatland, MO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 65779: a claims frequency of 2.64%, a loss ratio of 11.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.44%, placing this ZIP in the 59th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 65779 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 65779 lands in the 59th percentile: its $1,676/yr average is 6% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 65779?
ZIP 65779 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.44% in Missouri, a rise of 127.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 65779 over 5 years?
ZIP 65779 premiums spanned $1,578 to $1,676 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,632. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 65779 compare to the Missouri state average?
The Missouri state average is $2,056/yr; ZIP 65779 averages $1,676/yr, 18% below that figure, ranking #663 of 699 tracked ZIPs in Missouri by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 65779?
County NRI 23.5 (Very Low) covers ZIP 65779 via Hickory County FIPS 29085. In-state rank #95 of 113; national percentile 23rd; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 65779

This ZIP's premiums run at the 59th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.