ZIP 66701 · Bourbon County

Fort Scott, KS Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 66701, Fort Scott, Kansas averages $2,201/yr.

42.4%
Loss ratio
1.19%
Nonrenewal rate
#258 of 414
Kansas rank
16
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 66701 (Fort Scott, KS) is #4,641 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #7,664 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,201
Avg premium (2022)
#4,641
of 25,593 on premium
#7,664
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
82nd
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
43/100
66701 - Fort Scott, 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
$2,201/yr
Avg premium, 18th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C+
35.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C
58.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 66701's premium sits nationally

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

$2,201 Higher than most more expensive than 82% 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 66701. 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 66701; 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 66701 · Fort Scott (this ZIP) $2,201/yr · 1.19%
  • 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 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)
$2,201/yr
Above-median premium
+6.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.70%
Avg severity: $13,944
Nonrenewal Rate
1.19%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+123.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 66701 (Fort Scott, KS)

ZIP 66701 (Fort Scott, KS) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,201 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 16 reported policies. That is 24% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 82nd percentile nationally. Against Kansas's average of $2,350, ZIP 66701 is 6% below, ranking #258 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kansas is Melvern (ZIP 66510) at $2,202, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 42.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 6.70% of policies in ZIP 66701 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,944. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.19% in this ZIP, a rise of 123.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 66701 premiums risen 6.0%, spanning $2,045 to $2,201 (five-year average: $2,130), an annualized rate of +1.5% per year.

For ZIP 66701, county-level FEMA NRI is 35.7 in Bourbon - middle of the national distribution (36th percentile) and #35 among 105 Kansas counties. Top hazard on the index: Hail. Social Vulnerability Index 52.7 · Community Resilience 58.1.

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 66701 Compares

vs National Average
$2,201 vs $1,776
24% above national avg
vs Kansas Average
$2,201 vs $2,350
6% below state avg
National Percentile
82th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 66701, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200$2,250 20182019202020212022 $2,201
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 66701.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,077 -
2019 $2,045 -1.6%
2020 $2,140 +4.7%
2021 $2,189 +2.3%
2022 $2,201 +0.5%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 66701 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,130
Premium Range
$2,045 - $2,201
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Bourbon County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 66701 via FIPS 20011. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
35.7
Very Low · 36th national percentile
In-state county rank
#35
of 105 Kansas counties · state mean 29.9
Top mapped hazard
Hail
Expected annual loss $1,427,131

Social Vulnerability Index 52.7 · Community Resilience 58.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 66701 (outside Kansas)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 66701 in Bourbon County (NRI 35.7, hazard Hail), both outside Kansas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,201/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.19% 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 66701?
At the 82nd percentile nationally, #258 of 414 ZIPs in Kansas, ZIP 66701 (Fort Scott, KS) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,201 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +6.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Scott, KS?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 66701: claims frequency (6.70%), loss ratio (42.4%), and nonrenewal rate (1.19%), together placing this ZIP at the 82nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 66701 compared to the national average?
At $2,201/yr, ZIP 66701 runs 24% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 82nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 66701?
Insurers decline to renew 1.19% of policies in ZIP 66701 in Kansas, a rise of 123.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 66701 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 66701 runs $2,045-$2,201 (5-year average $2,130). The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 66701 compare to the Kansas state average?
ZIP 66701 runs 6% below the Kansas state average ($2,350/yr vs this ZIP's $2,201/yr), ranking #258 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 66701?
County NRI 35.7 (Very Low) covers ZIP 66701 via Bourbon County FIPS 20011. In-state rank #35 of 105; national percentile 36th; hazard Hail.

What to do with ZIP 66701

This ZIP's premiums run at the 82nd 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.