ZIP 74940 · Le Flore County

Howe, OK Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 74940, Howe, Oklahoma.

84.2%
Loss ratio
1.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#316 of 423
Oklahoma rank
16
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 74940 (Howe, OK) homeowners insurance averages $2,267/yr, 84th percentile nationally, 28% above the U.S. norm.

$2,267
Avg premium (2022)
+28%
vs U.S. average
+17.2%
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)
$2,267/yr
+17.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
84.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
12.06%
Avg severity: $15,837
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 74940 (Howe, OK)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 74940 (Howe, OK) runs $2,267 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 16 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 74940 comes in 28% above, the 84th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Oklahoma's average of $2,622, ZIP 74940 is 14% below, ranking #316 of 423 tracked ZIPs in Oklahoma by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oklahoma is Oklahoma City (ZIP 73108) at $2,271, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 74940 is 84.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 12.06% of policies in ZIP 74940 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,837. Insurers decline to renew 1.06% of policies in ZIP 74940 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 74940 have risen by 17.2%, ranging from $1,935 to $2,267 with a five-year average of $2,100, an annualized rate of +4.0% 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 74940 Compares

vs National Average
$2,267 vs $1,776
28% above national avg
vs Oklahoma Average
$2,267 vs $2,622
14% below state avg
National Percentile
84th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 74940, 2018–2022

$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,267
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 74940.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,935 -
2019 $1,998 +3.3%
2020 $2,139 +7.1%
2021 $2,161 +1.0%
2022 $2,267 +4.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,100
Premium Range
$1,935 - $2,267
Annual Change Rate
+4.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 74940

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 74940 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Oklahoma compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 74940?
At the 84th percentile nationally, #316 of 423 ZIPs in Oklahoma, ZIP 74940 (Howe, OK) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,267 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +17.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Howe, OK?
In ZIP 74940, insurers report a 84.2% loss ratio, a 12.06% claims frequency, and a 1.06% nonrenewal rate, the 84th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 74940 compared to the national average?
At $2,267/yr, ZIP 74940 runs 28% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 84th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 74940?
ZIP 74940 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.06% in Oklahoma.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 74940 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 74940 runs $1,935-$2,267 (5-year average $2,100). The annualized change rate is +4.0% per year.
How does ZIP 74940 compare to the Oklahoma state average?
ZIP 74940 has an average premium of $2,267/yr compared to the Oklahoma state average of $2,622/yr. This ZIP is 14% below the state average, ranking #316 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.