ZIP 67869 · Meade County

Plains, KS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 67869, Plains, Kansas.

27.2%
Loss ratio
1.32%
Nonrenewal rate
#34 of 414
Kansas rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Plains, KS (ZIP 67869) runs $2,846/yr on average: the 93rd percentile nationally and 60% above the U.S. average.

$2,846
Avg premium (2022)
+60%
vs U.S. average
+5.5%
since 2018
93rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,846/yr
+5.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.95%
Avg severity: $9,755
Nonrenewal Rate
1.32%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 67869 (Plains, KS)

ZIP 67869 (Plains, KS) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,846 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 67869 comes in 60% above, the 93rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Kansas state average of $2,350, this ZIP runs 21% above, ranking #34 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kansas is Overland Park (ZIP 66207) at $2,852, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 67869 is 27.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.95%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,755. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.32%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 67869 premiums risen 5.5%, spanning $2,546 to $2,846 (five-year average: $2,662), an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 67869 Compares

vs National Average
$2,846 vs $1,776
60% above national avg
vs Kansas Average
$2,846 vs $2,350
21% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 67869, 2018–2022

$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800$2,900 20182019202020212022 $2,846
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 67869.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,697 -
2019 $2,621 -2.8%
2020 $2,600 -0.8%
2021 $2,546 -2.1%
2022 $2,846 +11.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,662
Premium Range
$2,546 - $2,846
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 67869

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 67869 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 67869?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 67869 (Plains, KS): $2,846/year as of 2022, the 93rd national percentile, #34 of 414 ZIPs in Kansas. Premiums have changed +5.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Plains, KS?
In ZIP 67869, insurers report a 27.2% loss ratio, a 7.95% claims frequency, and a 1.32% nonrenewal rate, the 93rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 67869 compared to the national average?
At $2,846/yr, ZIP 67869 runs 60% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 93rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 67869?
ZIP 67869 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.32% in Kansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 67869 over 5 years?
ZIP 67869 premiums spanned $2,546 to $2,846 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,662. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 67869 compare to the Kansas state average?
The Kansas state average is $2,350/yr; ZIP 67869 averages $2,846/yr, 21% above that figure, ranking #34 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.