ZIP 66717 · Wilson County

Buffalo, KS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 66717, Buffalo, Kansas.

26.5%
Loss ratio
#376 of 414
Kansas rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Buffalo, KS (ZIP 66717) averages $1,963/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally.

$1,963
Avg premium (2022)
+11%
vs U.S. average
+0.8%
since 2018
74th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,963/yr
+0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.94%
Avg severity: $7,487
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 66717 (Buffalo, KS)

ZIP 66717 (Buffalo, KS) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,963 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 66717 comes in 11% above, the 74th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Kansas statewide average is $2,350 per year; this ZIP sits 16% below that figure, ranking #376 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kansas is Mulberry (ZIP 66756) at $1,962, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 26.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 66717. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.94%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,487.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 66717 have risen by 0.8%, ranging from $1,862 to $1,999 with a five-year average of $1,945, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 66717 Compares

vs National Average
$1,963 vs $1,776
11% above national avg
vs Kansas Average
$1,963 vs $2,350
16% below state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 66717, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $1,963
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 66717.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,948 -
2019 $1,862 -4.4%
2020 $1,999 +7.3%
2021 $1,954 -2.2%
2022 $1,963 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,945
Premium Range
$1,862 - $1,999
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 66717

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

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 66717?
ZIP 66717 (Buffalo, KS) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,963 per year as of 2022 (74th percentile, #376 of 414 ZIPs in Kansas). Premiums have changed +0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buffalo, KS?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 66717: a claims frequency of 6.94%, a loss ratio of 26.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 74th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 66717 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 66717 lands in the 74th percentile: its $1,963/yr average is 11% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 66717?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 66717 is N/A in Kansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 66717 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 66717 have ranged from $1,862 to $1,999, with a 5-year average of $1,945. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 66717 compare to the Kansas state average?
ZIP 66717 has an average premium of $1,963/yr compared to the Kansas state average of $2,350/yr. This ZIP is 16% below the state average, ranking #376 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.