ZIP 73717 · Woods County
Alva, OK Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 73717, Alva, Oklahoma.
- 9.9%
- Loss ratio
- 0.33%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #149 of 423
- Oklahoma rank
- 4
- Policies
The verdict
Alva, OK (ZIP 73717) averages $2,720/yr for homeowners insurance, 53% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally.
- $2,720
- Avg premium (2022)
- +53%
- vs U.S. average
- -5.4%
- since 2018
- 92nd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 73717 (Alva, OK)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 73717 (Alva, OK) at $2,720 per year for 2022 across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 53% above that mark and lands in the 92nd national percentile. Against Oklahoma's average of $2,622, ZIP 73717 is 4% above, ranking #149 of 423 tracked ZIPs in Oklahoma by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oklahoma is Chickasha (ZIP 73018) at $2,727, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 9.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 73717. About 2.67% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,143. Insurers decline to renew 0.33% of policies in ZIP 73717 at expiration, a drop of 43.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 73717 have fallen by 5.4%, ranging from $2,674 to $2,875 with a five-year average of $2,750, 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 73717 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 73717, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,875 | - |
| 2019 | $2,748 | -4.4% |
| 2020 | $2,732 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | $2,674 | -2.1% |
| 2022 | $2,720 | +1.7% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 73717
Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.
- Compare ZIP 73717 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- Oklahoma's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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
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