ZIP 66701 · Bourbon County

Fort Scott, KS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 66701, Fort Scott, Kansas.

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

The verdict

ZIP 66701 (Fort Scott, KS) homeowners insurance averages $2,201/yr, 82nd percentile nationally, 24% above the U.S. norm.

$2,201
Avg premium (2022)
+24%
vs U.S. average
+6.0%
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)
$2,201/yr
+6.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.70%
Avg severity: $13,944
Nonrenewal Rate
1.19%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 66701

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 66701 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Kansas compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Kansas 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 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.

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.