ZIP 73728 · Alfalfa County

Cherokee, OK Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 73728, Cherokee, Oklahoma averages $2,752/yr.

0.0%
Loss ratio
2.13%
Nonrenewal rate
#139 of 423
Oklahoma rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Cherokee, OK sits #1,928 nationally on average premium ($2,752) versus #2,470 on nonrenewal rate (2.13%).

$2,752
Avg premium (2022)
#1,928
of 25,593 on premium
#2,470
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
92nd
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
32/100
73728 - Cherokee, 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
$2,752/yr
Avg premium, 8th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
40.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
45.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 73728's premium sits nationally

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

$2,752 Higher than most more expensive than 92% 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 73728. 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 73728; 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 49 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 (this ZIP) $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 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)
$2,752/yr
Above-median premium
-4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
0.0%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
0.71%
Avg severity: $190
Nonrenewal Rate
2.13%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 73728 (Cherokee, OK)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 73728 (Cherokee, OK) runs $2,752 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 73728 in the 92nd percentile, 55% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Oklahoma homeowners pay $2,622 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 5% (above), ranking #139 of 423 tracked ZIPs in Oklahoma by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oklahoma is Oklahoma City (ZIP 73179) at $2,755, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 0.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 0.71%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $190. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.13%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 4.8% through 2022, ranging $2,641 to $2,891 with a 5-year average of $2,776, an annualized rate of -1.2% per year.

Alfalfa County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 40.6 (Very Low), the 41st national percentile and #52 of 77 Oklahoma counties (27% below the 55.5 state mean). Dominant hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 69.4 · Community Resilience 45.8. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 73728 Compares

vs National Average
$2,752 vs $1,776
55% above national avg
vs Oklahoma Average
$2,752 vs $2,622
5% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 73728, 2018–2022

$2,600$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,752
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 73728.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,891 -
2019 $2,887 -0.1%
2020 $2,641 -8.5%
2021 $2,707 +2.5%
2022 $2,752 +1.7%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 73728 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,776
Premium Range
$2,641 - $2,891
Annual Change Rate
-1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Alfalfa County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 73728 via FIPS 40003. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
40.6
Very Low · 41st national percentile
In-state county rank
#52
of 77 Oklahoma counties · state mean 55.5
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $3,481,764

Social Vulnerability Index 69.4 · Community Resilience 45.8

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Cross-state peers for ZIP 73728: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Oklahoma. County hazard context (Alfalfa, NRI 40.6) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,752/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (2.13% 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 73728?
At the 92nd percentile nationally, #139 of 423 ZIPs in Oklahoma, ZIP 73728 (Cherokee, OK) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,752 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -4.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cherokee, OK?
In ZIP 73728, insurers report a 0.0% loss ratio, a 0.71% claims frequency, and a 2.13% nonrenewal rate, the 92nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 73728 compared to the national average?
At $2,752/yr, ZIP 73728 runs 55% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 92nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 73728?
ZIP 73728 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.13% in Oklahoma.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 73728 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 73728 runs $2,641-$2,891 (5-year average $2,776). The annualized change rate is -1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 73728 compare to the Oklahoma state average?
The Oklahoma state average is $2,622/yr; ZIP 73728 averages $2,752/yr, 5% above that figure, ranking #139 of 423 tracked ZIPs in Oklahoma by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 73728?
County NRI 40.6 (Very Low) covers ZIP 73728 via Alfalfa County FIPS 40003. In-state rank #52 of 77; national percentile 41st; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 73728

This ZIP's premiums run at the 92nd 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.