ZIP 65779 · Hickory County

Wheatland, MO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 65779, Wheatland, Missouri.

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

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Wheatland, MO (ZIP 65779) runs $1,676/yr on average: the 59th percentile nationally and 6% below the U.S. average.

$1,676
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. average
+4.7%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,676/yr
+4.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.64%
Avg severity: $7,548
Nonrenewal Rate
1.44%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 65779

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 65779 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 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 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.

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.