ZIP 67017 · Butler County

Benton, KS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 67017, Benton, Kansas.

45.9%
Loss ratio
1.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#28 of 414
Kansas rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Benton, KS (ZIP 67017) averages $2,928/yr for homeowners insurance, 65% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally.

$2,928
Avg premium (2022)
+65%
vs U.S. average
-1.2%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,928/yr
-1.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.19%
Avg severity: $14,617
Nonrenewal Rate
1.84%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 67017 (Benton, KS)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 67017 (Benton, KS) at $2,928 per year for 2022 across approximately 13 reported policies. That is 65% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 94th percentile nationally. Compared to the Kansas state average of $2,350, this ZIP runs 25% above, ranking #28 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kansas is Colwich (ZIP 67030) at $2,949, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 67017 shows a 45.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 9.19% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,617. 1.84% of ZIP 67017 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.2% through 2022, ranging $2,842 to $3,018 with a 5-year average of $2,929, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 67017 Compares

vs National Average
$2,928 vs $1,776
65% above national avg
vs Kansas Average
$2,928 vs $2,350
25% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 67017, 2018–2022

$2,800$2,850$2,900$2,950$3,000$3,050 20182019202020212022 $2,928
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 67017.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,964 -
2019 $2,896 -2.3%
2020 $2,842 -1.9%
2021 $3,018 +6.2%
2022 $2,928 -3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,929
Premium Range
$2,842 - $3,018
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 67017

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

  • Put ZIP 67017 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 67017?
ZIP 67017 (Benton, KS) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,928 per year as of 2022, in the 94th percentile nationally, #28 of 414 ZIPs in Kansas. Premiums have changed -1.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Benton, KS?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 67017: a claims frequency of 9.19%, a loss ratio of 45.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.84%, placing this ZIP in the 94th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 67017 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 67017 lands in the 94th percentile: its $2,928/yr average is 65% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 67017?
Insurers decline to renew 1.84% of policies in ZIP 67017 in Kansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 67017 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 67017 runs $2,842-$3,018 (5-year average $2,929). The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 67017 compare to the Kansas state average?
ZIP 67017 has an average premium of $2,928/yr compared to the Kansas state average of $2,350/yr. This ZIP is 25% above the state average, ranking #28 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.