ZIP 67344 · Montgomery County

Elk City, KS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 67344, Elk City, Kansas.

12.3%
Loss ratio
1.12%
Nonrenewal rate
#295 of 414
Kansas rank
2
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Elk City, KS (ZIP 67344) runs $2,139/yr on average: the 80th percentile nationally and 20% above the U.S. average.

$2,139
Avg premium (2022)
+20%
vs U.S. average
+6.4%
since 2018
80th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,139/yr
+6.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.37%
Avg severity: $7,834
Nonrenewal Rate
1.12%
-31.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 67344 (Elk City, KS)

Homeowners in ZIP 67344 (Elk City, KS) pay an average of $2,139 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2 reported policies. That is 20% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 80th percentile nationally. Against Kansas's average of $2,350, ZIP 67344 is 9% below, ranking #295 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kansas is Lebo (ZIP 66856) at $2,138, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 12.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 67344. About 3.37% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,834. Insurers decline to renew 1.12% of policies in ZIP 67344 at expiration, a drop of 31.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 67344 costs have risen 6.4% since 2018, from a low of $2,010 to a high of $2,300, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 67344 Compares

vs National Average
$2,139 vs $1,776
20% above national avg
vs Kansas Average
$2,139 vs $2,350
9% below state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 67344, 2018–2022

$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,139
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 67344.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,010 -
2019 $2,095 +4.2%
2020 $2,058 -1.7%
2021 $2,300 +11.8%
2022 $2,139 -7.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,120
Premium Range
$2,010 - $2,300
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 67344

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

  • Compare ZIP 67344 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 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 67344?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 67344 (Elk City, KS): $2,139/year as of 2022, the 80th national percentile, #295 of 414 ZIPs in Kansas. Premiums have changed +6.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elk City, KS?
In ZIP 67344, insurers report a 12.3% loss ratio, a 3.37% claims frequency, and a 1.12% nonrenewal rate, the 80th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 67344 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 67344 lands in the 80th percentile: its $2,139/yr average is 20% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 67344?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 67344 is 1.12%, a drop of 31.5% over the past 5 years in Kansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 67344 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 67344 runs $2,010-$2,300 (5-year average $2,120). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 67344 compare to the Kansas state average?
ZIP 67344 runs 9% below the Kansas state average ($2,350/yr vs this ZIP's $2,139/yr), ranking #295 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.