ZIP 66510 · Osage County

Melvern, KS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 66510, Melvern, Kansas.

151.4%
Loss ratio
1.14%
Nonrenewal rate
#257 of 414
Kansas rank
5
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Melvern, KS (ZIP 66510) runs $2,202/yr on average: the 82nd percentile nationally and 24% above the U.S. average.

$2,202
Avg premium (2022)
+24%
vs U.S. average
+4.3%
since 2018
82nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,202/yr
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
151.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
12.50%
Avg severity: $26,677
Nonrenewal Rate
1.14%
-25.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 66510 (Melvern, KS)

Homeowners in ZIP 66510 (Melvern, KS) pay an average of $2,202 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 66510 in the 82nd percentile, 24% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Kansas statewide average is $2,350 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #257 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kansas is Weir (ZIP 66781) at $2,202, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 66510 is 151.4%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 12.50% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,677. Insurers decline to renew 1.14% of policies in ZIP 66510 at expiration, a drop of 25.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.3% through 2022, ranging $2,064 to $2,202 with a 5-year average of $2,105, 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 66510 Compares

vs National Average
$2,202 vs $1,776
24% above national avg
vs Kansas Average
$2,202 vs $2,350
6% below state avg
National Percentile
82th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 66510, 2018–2022

$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200$2,250 20182019202020212022 $2,202
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 66510.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,110 -
2019 $2,084 -1.2%
2020 $2,064 -1.0%
2021 $2,066 +0.1%
2022 $2,202 +6.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,105
Premium Range
$2,064 - $2,202
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 66510

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Put ZIP 66510 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Kansas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Kansas overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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 66510?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 66510 (Melvern, KS): $2,202/year as of 2022, the 82nd national percentile, #257 of 414 ZIPs in Kansas. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Melvern, KS?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 66510: a claims frequency of 12.50% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.14%, against a loss ratio above 100% (151.4%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 66510 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 66510 lands in the 82nd percentile: its $2,202/yr average is 24% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 66510?
ZIP 66510 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.14% in Kansas, a drop of 25.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 66510 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 66510 have ranged from $2,064 to $2,202, with a 5-year average of $2,105. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 66510 compare to the Kansas state average?
ZIP 66510 runs 6% below the Kansas state average ($2,350/yr vs this ZIP's $2,202/yr), ranking #257 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas 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.