ZIP 66088 · Jefferson County

Valley Falls, KS Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 66088, Valley Falls, Kansas averages $2,302/yr.

29.9%
Loss ratio
3.34%
Nonrenewal rate
#198 of 414
Kansas rank
7
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 66088 (Valley Falls, KS) is #3,970 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #920 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,302
Avg premium (2022)
#3,970
of 25,593 on premium
#920
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
84th
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
47/100
66088 - Valley Falls, KS

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 F
$2,302/yr
Avg premium, 16th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.03%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A-
19.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
87.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 66088's premium sits nationally

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

$2,302 Higher than most more expensive than 84% 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 66088. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Kansas, 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 66088; crosshairs: Kansas averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1298.4$2402.8$3507.2$4611.7$5716.10.1%1.9%3.8%5.7%7.6%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 66755 · Moran $1,499/yr · 1.42%
  • ZIP 66749 · Iola $1,765/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 67053 · Goessel $1,849/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 66103 · Kansas City $1,892/yr · 1.38%
  • ZIP 67420 · Beloit $1,953/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 66104 · Kansas City $1,976/yr · 2.39%
  • ZIP 66040 · La Cygne $2,009/yr · 1.31%
  • ZIP 66833 · Allen $2,049/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 66101 · Kansas City $2,063/yr · 2.85%
  • ZIP 66044 · Lawrence $2,074/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 67548 · La Crosse $2,094/yr · 3.73%
  • ZIP 67444 · Geneseo $2,108/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 67501 · Hutchinson $2,129/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 66534 · Sabetha $2,136/yr · 3.05%
  • ZIP 67457 · Little River $2,145/yr · 7.26%
  • ZIP 66502 · Manhattan $2,159/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 67335 · Cherryvale $2,174/yr · 2.68%
  • ZIP 67554 · Lyons $2,188/yr · 2.34%
  • ZIP 67439 · Ellsworth $2,202/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 66614 · Topeka $2,214/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 67672 · Wakeeney $2,232/yr · 2.73%
  • ZIP 66839 · Burlington $2,247/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 66845 · Cottonwood Falls $2,264/yr · 5.83%
  • ZIP 66449 · Leonardville $2,283/yr · 2.41%
  • ZIP 67361 · Sedan $2,294/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 66088 · Valley Falls (this ZIP) $2,302/yr · 3.34%
  • ZIP 66006 · Baldwin City $2,322/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 67546 · Inman $2,334/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 67871 · Scott City $2,353/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 66079 · Rantoul $2,375/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 67123 · Potwin $2,396/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 67654 · Norton $2,411/yr · 3.54%
  • ZIP 67735 · Goodland $2,423/yr · 2.61%
  • ZIP 67031 · Conway Springs $2,439/yr · 2.94%
  • ZIP 66216 · Shawnee $2,456/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 67003 · Anthony $2,486/yr · 2.61%
  • ZIP 67669 · Stockton $2,507/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 67431 · Chapman $2,532/yr · 3.01%
  • ZIP 66409 · Berryton $2,556/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 66052 · Linwood $2,579/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 67526 · Ellinwood $2,600/yr · 1.59%
  • ZIP 67010 · Augusta $2,641/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 67570 · Pretty Prairie $2,686/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 67037 · Derby $2,747/yr · 1.78%
  • ZIP 67101 · Maize $2,798/yr · 3.03%
  • ZIP 67144 · Towanda $2,856/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 67226 · Wichita $2,979/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 67149 · Viola $3,143/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 66209 · Leawood $3,384/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 66211 · Leawood $5,515/yr · 0.91%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,302/yr
Above-median premium
+0.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.9%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.69%
Avg severity: $12,125
Nonrenewal Rate
3.34%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 66088 (Valley Falls, KS)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 66088 (Valley Falls, KS) runs $2,302 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 7 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 30% above that mark and lands in the 84th national percentile. The Kansas statewide average is $2,350 per year; this ZIP sits 2% below that figure, ranking #198 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kansas is Winchester (ZIP 66097) at $2,301, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 66088 shows a 29.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.69% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,125. Insurers decline to renew 3.34% of policies in ZIP 66088 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 66088 premiums risen 0.1%, spanning $2,121 to $2,302 (five-year average: $2,216), an annualized rate of +0.0% per year.

Jefferson County's FEMA NRI score is 19.7 (Very Low), only the 20th national percentile and #57 of 105 Kansas counties - 34% below the state mean 29.9. Leading mapped hazard remains Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 87.2. 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 66088 Compares

vs National Average
$2,302 vs $1,776
30% above national avg
vs Kansas Average
$2,302 vs $2,350
2% below state avg
National Percentile
84th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 66088, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,150$2,200$2,250$2,300$2,350 20182019202020212022 $2,302
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 66088.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,301 -
2019 $2,146 -6.7%
2020 $2,121 -1.2%
2021 $2,208 +4.1%
2022 $2,302 +4.3%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 66088

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,216
Premium Range
$2,121 - $2,302
Annual Change Rate
+0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Jefferson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 66088 via FIPS 20087. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
19.7
Very Low · 20th national percentile
In-state county rank
#57
of 105 Kansas counties · state mean 29.9
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $1,827,830

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 87.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Kansas for ZIP 66088

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 66088 in Jefferson County (NRI 19.7, hazard Tornado), both outside Kansas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,302/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (3.34% 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 66088?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 66088 (Valley Falls, KS): $2,302/year as of 2022, the 84th national percentile, #198 of 414 ZIPs in Kansas. Premiums have changed +0.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Valley Falls, KS?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 66088: a claims frequency of 5.69%, a loss ratio of 29.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 3.34%, placing this ZIP in the 84th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 66088 compared to the national average?
ZIP 66088 premiums of $2,302/yr are 30% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 84th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 66088?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 66088 is 3.34% in Kansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 66088 over 5 years?
ZIP 66088 premiums spanned $2,121 to $2,302 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,216. The annualized change rate is +0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 66088 compare to the Kansas state average?
ZIP 66088 runs 2% below the Kansas state average ($2,350/yr vs this ZIP's $2,302/yr), ranking #198 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 66088?
Jefferson County scores 19.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 20th percentile nationally and #57 of 105 Kansas counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 66088

This ZIP's premiums run at the 84th 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.