ZIP 66845 · Chase County

Cottonwood Falls, KS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 66845, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.

204.2%
Loss ratio
5.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#218 of 414
Kansas rank
3
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 66845 (Cottonwood Falls, KS) homeowners insurance averages $2,264/yr, 84th percentile nationally, 28% above the U.S. norm.

$2,264
Avg premium (2022)
+28%
vs U.S. average
+8.0%
since 2018
84th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,264/yr
+8.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
204.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
40.83%
Avg severity: $11,322
Nonrenewal Rate
5.83%
+401.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 66845 (Cottonwood Falls, KS)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 66845 (Cottonwood Falls, KS) runs $2,264 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 66845 comes in 28% above, the 84th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Kansas state average of $2,350, this ZIP runs 4% below, ranking #218 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kansas is Wichita (ZIP 67214) at $2,265, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 204.2%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 66845. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 40.83%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,322. 5.83% of ZIP 66845 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 401.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 66845 costs have risen 8.0% since 2018, from a low of $2,004 to a high of $2,289, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 66845 Compares

vs National Average
$2,264 vs $1,776
28% above national avg
vs Kansas Average
$2,264 vs $2,350
4% below state avg
National Percentile
84th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 66845, 2018–2022

$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,264
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 66845.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,097 -
2019 $2,130 +1.6%
2020 $2,004 -5.9%
2021 $2,289 +14.2%
2022 $2,264 -1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,157
Premium Range
$2,004 - $2,289
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 66845

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

  • Compare ZIP 66845 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Kansas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Kansas overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that 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 66845?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 66845 (Cottonwood Falls, KS): $2,264/year as of 2022, the 84th national percentile, #218 of 414 ZIPs in Kansas. Premiums have changed +8.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cottonwood Falls, KS?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 66845: a claims frequency of 40.83% and a nonrenewal rate of 5.83%, against a loss ratio above 100% (204.2%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 66845 compared to the national average?
ZIP 66845 premiums of $2,264/yr are 28% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 84th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 66845?
ZIP 66845 shows a nonrenewal rate of 5.83% in Kansas, a rise of 401.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 66845 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 66845 runs $2,004-$2,289 (5-year average $2,157). The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 66845 compare to the Kansas state average?
ZIP 66845 runs 4% below the Kansas state average ($2,350/yr vs this ZIP's $2,264/yr), ranking #218 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.