ZIP 74501 · Pittsburg County

Mcalester, OK Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 74501, Mcalester, Oklahoma.

27.1%
Loss ratio
1.12%
Nonrenewal rate
#306 of 423
Oklahoma rank
20
Policies

The verdict

At $2,300/yr, Mcalester, OK (ZIP 74501) sits in the 84th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 30% above the U.S. average.

$2,300
Avg premium (2022)
+30%
vs U.S. average
+14.5%
since 2018
84th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,300/yr
+14.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.77%
Avg severity: $16,529
Nonrenewal Rate
1.12%
+44.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 74501 (Mcalester, OK)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 74501 (Mcalester, OK) at $2,300 per year for 2022 across approximately 20 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 74501 comes in 30% above, the 84th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Oklahoma homeowners pay $2,622 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (below), ranking #306 of 423 tracked ZIPs in Oklahoma by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oklahoma is Okmulgee (ZIP 74447) at $2,301, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 74501 shows a 27.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.77%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,529. 1.12% of ZIP 74501 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 44.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 74501 premiums risen 14.5%, spanning $2,009 to $2,300 (five-year average: $2,169), an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 74501 Compares

vs National Average
$2,300 vs $1,776
30% above national avg
vs Oklahoma Average
$2,300 vs $2,622
12% below state avg
National Percentile
84th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 74501, 2018–2022

$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,300
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 74501.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,009 -
2019 $2,067 +2.9%
2020 $2,196 +6.3%
2021 $2,273 +3.5%
2022 $2,300 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,169
Premium Range
$2,009 - $2,300
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 74501

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 74501?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 74501 (Mcalester, OK): $2,300/year as of 2022, the 84th national percentile, #306 of 423 ZIPs in Oklahoma. Premiums have changed +14.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mcalester, OK?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 74501: a claims frequency of 3.77%, a loss ratio of 27.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.12%, placing this ZIP in the 84th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 74501 compared to the national average?
ZIP 74501 premiums of $2,300/yr are 30% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 84th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 74501?
Insurers decline to renew 1.12% of policies in ZIP 74501 in Oklahoma, a rise of 44.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 74501 over 5 years?
ZIP 74501 premiums spanned $2,009 to $2,300 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,169. The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 74501 compare to the Oklahoma state average?
The Oklahoma state average is $2,622/yr; ZIP 74501 averages $2,300/yr, 12% below that figure, ranking #306 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.