ZIP 83261 · Bear Lake County

Paris, ID Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 83261, Paris, Idaho.

16.1%
Loss ratio
1.69%
Nonrenewal rate
#127 of 210
Idaho rank
9
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 83261 (Paris, ID) homeowners insurance averages $1,177/yr, 21st percentile nationally, 34% below the U.S. norm.

$1,177
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
+15.4%
since 2018
21st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,177/yr
+15.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.69%
Avg severity: $11,249
Nonrenewal Rate
1.69%
+22.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 83261 (Paris, ID)

Homeowners in ZIP 83261 (Paris, ID) pay an average of $1,177 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 9 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 83261 comes in 34% below, the 21st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Idaho homeowners pay $1,321 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (below), ranking #127 of 210 tracked ZIPs in Idaho by premium. The closest-priced peer within Idaho is Downey (ZIP 83234) at $1,177, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 16.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 83261. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.69%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,249. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.69% in this ZIP, a rise of 22.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 83261 costs have risen 15.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,007 to a high of $1,185, an annualized rate of +3.6% 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 83261 Compares

vs National Average
$1,177 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs Idaho Average
$1,177 vs $1,321
11% below state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 83261, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,177
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 83261.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,020 -
2019 $1,041 +2.1%
2020 $1,007 -3.3%
2021 $1,185 +17.7%
2022 $1,177 -0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,086
Premium Range
$1,007 - $1,185
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 83261

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 83261 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Idaho's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Idaho overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 83261?
At the 21st percentile nationally, #127 of 210 ZIPs in Idaho, ZIP 83261 (Paris, ID) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,177 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +15.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Paris, ID?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 83261: a claims frequency of 1.69%, a loss ratio of 16.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.69%, placing this ZIP in the 21st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 83261 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 83261 lands in the 21st percentile: its $1,177/yr average is 34% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 83261?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 83261 is 1.69%, a rise of 22.2% over the past 5 years in Idaho.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 83261 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 83261 runs $1,007-$1,185 (5-year average $1,086). The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 83261 compare to the Idaho state average?
ZIP 83261 has an average premium of $1,177/yr compared to the Idaho state average of $1,321/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #127 of 210 tracked ZIPs in Idaho 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.