ZIP 73538 · Comanche County

Elgin, OK Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 73538, Elgin, Oklahoma averages $2,955/yr.

32.6%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#78 of 423
Oklahoma rank
22
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Elgin, OK sits #1,452 nationally on average premium ($2,955) versus #13,670 on nonrenewal rate (0.75%).

$2,955
Avg premium (2022)
#1,452
of 25,593 on premium
#13,670
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
94th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
24/100
73538 - Elgin, OK

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,955/yr
Avg premium, 6th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
86.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
26.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 73538's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,955 Higher than most more expensive than 94% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 73538. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Oklahoma, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 73538; crosshairs: Oklahoma averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1569.6$2631.1$3692.6$4754.1$5815.50.0%0.6%1.2%1.8%2.4%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 74115 · Tulsa $1,763/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 74536 · Clayton $1,930/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 74129 · Tulsa $1,984/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 74641 · Kaw City $2,025/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 74735 · Fort Towson $2,085/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 74363 · Quapaw $2,100/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 74365 · Salina $2,128/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 74467 · Wagoner $2,153/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 74953 · Poteau $2,172/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 74354 · Miami $2,196/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 74426 · Checotah $2,227/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 73042 · Gracemont $2,246/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 73108 · Oklahoma City $2,271/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 74501 · Mcalester $2,300/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 73848 · Laverne $2,318/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 74019 · Claremore $2,335/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 73754 · Lahoma $2,361/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 74036 · Inola $2,385/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 74085 · Yale $2,397/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 74723 · Bennington $2,427/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 74340 · Disney $2,446/yr · 1.98%
  • ZIP 73433 · Elmore City $2,477/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 74701 · Durant $2,490/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 74421 · Beggs $2,515/yr · 0.30%
  • ZIP 74011 · Broken Arrow $2,525/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 74859 · Okemah $2,548/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 73738 · Garber $2,564/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 74872 · Stratford $2,599/yr · 0.29%
  • ZIP 73401 · Ardmore $2,639/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 73620 · Arapaho $2,662/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 73951 · Tyrone $2,685/yr · 2.33%
  • ZIP 73654 · Leedey $2,734/yr · 1.33%
  • ZIP 73728 · Cherokee $2,752/yr · 2.13%
  • ZIP 73127 · Oklahoma City $2,774/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 73632 · Cordell $2,806/yr · 1.58%
  • ZIP 74074 · Stillwater $2,840/yr · 0.29%
  • ZIP 73112 · Oklahoma City $2,866/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 73036 · El Reno $2,888/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 73114 · Oklahoma City $2,910/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 73051 · Lexington $2,948/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 73538 · Elgin (this ZIP) $2,955/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 73737 · Fairview $2,974/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 74105 · Tulsa $3,068/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 73044 · Guthrie $3,111/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 73766 · Pond Creek $3,208/yr · 1.71%
  • ZIP 73105 · Oklahoma City $3,306/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 73078 · Piedmont $3,434/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 73165 · Oklahoma City $3,625/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 73142 · Oklahoma City $4,361/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 73116 · Oklahoma City $5,623/yr · 0.29%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,955/yr
Above-median premium
+9.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.6%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
7.82%
Avg severity: $12,307
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-24.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 73538 (Elgin, OK)

ZIP 73538 (Elgin, OK) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,955 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 22 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 73538 comes in 66% above, the 94th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Oklahoma's average of $2,622, ZIP 73538 is 13% above, ranking #78 of 423 tracked ZIPs in Oklahoma by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oklahoma is Granite (ZIP 73547) at $2,958, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 32.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 7.82%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,307. Insurers decline to renew 0.75% of policies in ZIP 73538 at expiration, a drop of 24.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 73538 have risen by 9.8%, ranging from $2,691 to $2,955 with a five-year average of $2,780, an annualized rate of +2.4% per year.

FEMA NRI places Comanche County in the upper risk band at 86.2 (Relatively Moderate): national 86th percentile, #4/77 inside Oklahoma, and 55% above the 55.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 59.6 · Community Resilience 26.6. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 73538 Compares

vs National Average
$2,955 vs $1,776
66% above national avg
vs Oklahoma Average
$2,955 vs $2,622
13% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 73538, 2018–2022

$2,600$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,955
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 73538.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,691 -
2019 $2,713 +0.8%
2020 $2,768 +2.0%
2021 $2,774 +0.2%
2022 $2,955 +6.5%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 73538, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,780
Premium Range
$2,691 - $2,955
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Comanche County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 73538 via FIPS 40031. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
86.2
Relatively Moderate · 86th national percentile
In-state county rank
#4
of 77 Oklahoma counties · state mean 55.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $10,899,769

Social Vulnerability Index 59.6 · Community Resilience 26.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Oklahoma NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 73538's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 73538 in Comanche County (NRI 86.2, hazard Tornado), both outside Oklahoma. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,955/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.75% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 73538?
At the 94th percentile nationally, #78 of 423 ZIPs in Oklahoma, ZIP 73538 (Elgin, OK) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,955 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +9.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elgin, OK?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 73538: a claims frequency of 7.82%, a loss ratio of 32.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.75%, placing this ZIP in the 94th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 73538 compared to the national average?
At $2,955/yr, ZIP 73538 runs 66% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 73538?
ZIP 73538 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.75% in Oklahoma, a drop of 24.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 73538 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 73538 runs $2,691-$2,955 (5-year average $2,780). The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 73538 compare to the Oklahoma state average?
The Oklahoma state average is $2,622/yr; ZIP 73538 averages $2,955/yr, 13% above that figure, ranking #78 of 423 tracked ZIPs in Oklahoma by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 73538?
Comanche County scores 86.2 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 86th percentile nationally and #4 of 77 Oklahoma counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Moderate, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 73538

This ZIP's premiums run at the 94th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.