ZIP 83522 · Idaho County

Cottonwood, ID Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 83522, Cottonwood, Idaho.

543.0%
Loss ratio
0.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#125 of 210
Idaho rank
2
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Cottonwood, ID (ZIP 83522) runs $1,183/yr on average: the 22nd percentile nationally and 33% below the U.S. average.

$1,183
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+7.7%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,183/yr
+7.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
543.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.30%
Avg severity: $149,237
Nonrenewal Rate
0.66%
-35.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 83522 (Cottonwood, ID)

ZIP 83522 (Cottonwood, ID) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,183 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 83522 in the 22nd percentile, 33% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Idaho homeowners pay $1,321 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (below), ranking #125 of 210 tracked ZIPs in Idaho by premium. The closest-priced peer within Idaho is Wallace (ZIP 83873) at $1,182, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 83522 is 543.0%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.30%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $149,237. 0.66% of ZIP 83522 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 35.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 83522 have risen by 7.7%, ranging from $1,050 to $1,227 with a five-year average of $1,122, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 83522 Compares

vs National Average
$1,183 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Idaho Average
$1,183 vs $1,321
10% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 83522, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,183
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 83522.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,099 -
2019 $1,050 -4.4%
2020 $1,051 +0.1%
2021 $1,227 +16.8%
2022 $1,183 -3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,122
Premium Range
$1,050 - $1,227
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 83522

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 83522 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Idaho's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Idaho overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 83522?
ZIP 83522 (Cottonwood, ID) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,183 per year as of 2022 (22nd percentile, #125 of 210 ZIPs in Idaho). Premiums have changed +7.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cottonwood, ID?
ZIP 83522 is running a loss ratio above 100% (543.0%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 4.30% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.66%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 83522 compared to the national average?
At $1,183/yr, ZIP 83522 runs 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 22nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 83522?
Insurers decline to renew 0.66% of policies in ZIP 83522 in Idaho, a drop of 35.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 83522 over 5 years?
ZIP 83522 premiums spanned $1,050 to $1,227 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,122. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 83522 compare to the Idaho state average?
ZIP 83522 runs 10% below the Idaho state average ($1,321/yr vs this ZIP's $1,183/yr), ranking #125 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.