ZIP 73491 · Stephens County

Velma, OK Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 73491, Velma, Oklahoma.

20.3%
Loss ratio
1.16%
Nonrenewal rate
#245 of 423
Oklahoma rank
16
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Velma, OK (ZIP 73491) runs $2,449/yr on average: the 88th percentile nationally and 38% above the U.S. average.

$2,449
Avg premium (2022)
+38%
vs U.S. average
-8.1%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,449/yr
-8.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.30%
Avg severity: $5,355
Nonrenewal Rate
1.16%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 73491 (Velma, OK)

Homeowners in ZIP 73491 (Velma, OK) pay an average of $2,449 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 16 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 73491 comes in 38% above, the 88th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Oklahoma state average of $2,622, this ZIP runs 7% below, ranking #245 of 423 tracked ZIPs in Oklahoma by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oklahoma is Dover (ZIP 73734) at $2,448, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 20.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 73491. About 9.30% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,355. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.16% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 8.1% through 2022, ranging $2,449 to $2,759 with a 5-year average of $2,633, an annualized rate of -2.1% 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 73491 Compares

vs National Average
$2,449 vs $1,776
38% above national avg
vs Oklahoma Average
$2,449 vs $2,622
7% below state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 73491, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,449
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 73491.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,663 -
2019 $2,674 +0.4%
2020 $2,620 -2.0%
2021 $2,759 +5.3%
2022 $2,449 -11.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,633
Premium Range
$2,449 - $2,759
Annual Change Rate
-2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 73491

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

  • Put ZIP 73491 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Oklahoma compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Oklahoma 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 73491?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 73491 (Velma, OK): $2,449/year as of 2022, the 88th national percentile, #245 of 423 ZIPs in Oklahoma. Premiums have changed -8.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Velma, OK?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 73491: claims frequency (9.30%), loss ratio (20.3%), and nonrenewal rate (1.16%), together placing this ZIP at the 88th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 73491 compared to the national average?
At $2,449/yr, ZIP 73491 runs 38% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 73491?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 73491 is 1.16% in Oklahoma.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 73491 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 73491 have ranged from $2,449 to $2,759, with a 5-year average of $2,633. The annualized change rate is -2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 73491 compare to the Oklahoma state average?
The Oklahoma state average is $2,622/yr; ZIP 73491 averages $2,449/yr, 7% below that figure, ranking #245 of 423 tracked ZIPs in Oklahoma 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.