ZIP 67104 · Barber County

Medicine Lodge, KS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 67104, Medicine Lodge, Kansas.

6.3%
Loss ratio
2.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#190 of 414
Kansas rank
3
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 67104 (Medicine Lodge, KS) homeowners insurance averages $2,326/yr, 85th percentile nationally, 31% above the U.S. norm.

$2,326
Avg premium (2022)
+31%
vs U.S. average
-16.5%
since 2018
85th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,326/yr
-16.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.07%
Avg severity: $4,801
Nonrenewal Rate
2.30%
+8.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 67104 (Medicine Lodge, KS)

ZIP 67104 (Medicine Lodge, KS) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,326 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 67104 in the 85th percentile, 31% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Kansas state average of $2,350, this ZIP runs 1% below, ranking #190 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kansas is Newton (ZIP 67114) at $2,327, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 6.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 67104. 3.07% of policies in ZIP 67104 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,801. 2.30% of ZIP 67104 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 8.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 16.5% through 2022, ranging $2,323 to $2,785 with a 5-year average of $2,431, an annualized rate of -4.4% 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 67104 Compares

vs National Average
$2,326 vs $1,776
31% above national avg
vs Kansas Average
$2,326 vs $2,350
1% below state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 67104, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,400$2,600$2,800$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,326
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 67104.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,785 -
2019 $2,337 -16.1%
2020 $2,386 +2.1%
2021 $2,323 -2.6%
2022 $2,326 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,431
Premium Range
$2,323 - $2,785
Annual Change Rate
-4.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 67104

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

  • Compare ZIP 67104 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Kansas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Kansas overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 67104?
ZIP 67104 (Medicine Lodge, KS) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,326 per year as of 2022, in the 85th percentile nationally, #190 of 414 ZIPs in Kansas. Premiums have changed -16.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Medicine Lodge, KS?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 67104: a claims frequency of 3.07%, a loss ratio of 6.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.30%, placing this ZIP in the 85th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 67104 compared to the national average?
At $2,326/yr, ZIP 67104 runs 31% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 85th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 67104?
Insurers decline to renew 2.30% of policies in ZIP 67104 in Kansas, a rise of 8.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 67104 over 5 years?
ZIP 67104 premiums spanned $2,323 to $2,785 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,431. The annualized change rate is -4.4% per year.
How does ZIP 67104 compare to the Kansas state average?
ZIP 67104 runs 1% below the Kansas state average ($2,350/yr vs this ZIP's $2,326/yr), ranking #190 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.