ZIP 73834 · Harper County

Buffalo, OK Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 73834, Buffalo, Oklahoma averages $2,487/yr.

81.6%
Loss ratio
0.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#234 of 423
Oklahoma rank
1
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Buffalo, OK (ZIP 73834) ranks #2,921 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,487/yr) but #15,110 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.66%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,487
Avg premium (2022)
#2,921
of 25,593 on premium
#15,110
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
89th
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
34/100
73834 - Buffalo, 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
$2,487/yr
Avg premium, 11th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C-
45.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
5.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 73834's premium sits nationally

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

$2,487 Higher than most more expensive than 89% 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 73834. 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 73834; 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 73834 · Buffalo (this ZIP) $2,487/yr · 0.66%
  • 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 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)
$2,487/yr
Above-median premium
-5.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
81.6%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
11.26%
Avg severity: $18,014
Nonrenewal Rate
0.66%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-8.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 73834 (Buffalo, OK)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 73834 (Buffalo, OK) at $2,487 per year for 2022 across approximately 1 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 73834 comes in 40% above, the 89th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Oklahoma's average of $2,622, ZIP 73834 is 5% below, ranking #234 of 423 tracked ZIPs in Oklahoma by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oklahoma is Tecumseh (ZIP 74873) at $2,486, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 73834 shows a 81.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 11.26% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,014. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.66% in this ZIP, a drop of 8.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 73834 have fallen by 5.7%, ranging from $2,443 to $2,637 with a five-year average of $2,550, an annualized rate of -1.5% per year.

Harper County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 45.7 (Relatively Low), the 46th national percentile and #48 of 77 Oklahoma counties (18% below the 55.5 state mean). Dominant hazard: Drought. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 77.4 · Community Resilience 5.1. 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 73834 Compares

vs National Average
$2,487 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs Oklahoma Average
$2,487 vs $2,622
5% below state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 73834, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,450$2,500$2,550$2,600$2,650 20182019202020212022 $2,487
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 73834.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,637 -
2019 $2,443 -7.4%
2020 $2,574 +5.4%
2021 $2,608 +1.3%
2022 $2,487 -4.6%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 73834, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,550
Premium Range
$2,443 - $2,637
Annual Change Rate
-1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Harper County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 73834 via FIPS 40059. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
45.7
Relatively Low · 46th national percentile
In-state county rank
#48
of 77 Oklahoma counties · state mean 55.5
Top mapped hazard
Drought
Expected annual loss $4,831,968

Social Vulnerability Index 77.4 · Community Resilience 5.1

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively 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

ZIP 73834's county NRI is 45.7 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Oklahoma containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,487/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.66% 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 73834?
ZIP 73834 (Buffalo, OK) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,487 per year as of 2022, in the 89th percentile nationally, #234 of 423 ZIPs in Oklahoma. Premiums have changed -5.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buffalo, OK?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 73834: a claims frequency of 11.26%, a loss ratio of 81.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.66%, placing this ZIP in the 89th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 73834 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 73834 lands in the 89th percentile: its $2,487/yr average is 40% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 73834?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 73834 is 0.66%, a drop of 8.6% over the past 5 years in Oklahoma.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 73834 over 5 years?
ZIP 73834 premiums spanned $2,443 to $2,637 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,550. The annualized change rate is -1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 73834 compare to the Oklahoma state average?
The Oklahoma state average is $2,622/yr; ZIP 73834 averages $2,487/yr, 5% below that figure, ranking #234 of 423 tracked ZIPs in Oklahoma by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 73834?
County NRI 45.7 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 73834 via Harper County FIPS 40059. In-state rank #48 of 77; national percentile 46th; hazard Drought.

What to do with ZIP 73834

This ZIP's premiums run at the 89th 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.