ZIP 83525 · Idaho County

Elk City, ID Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 83525, Elk City, Idaho.

5.5%
Loss ratio
2.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#107 of 210
Idaho rank

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Elk City, ID (ZIP 83525) runs $1,231/yr on average: the 26th percentile nationally and 31% below the U.S. average.

$1,231
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
-2.1%
since 2018
26th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,231/yr
-2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
5.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.22%
Avg severity: $5,578
Nonrenewal Rate
2.44%
+202.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 83525 (Elk City, ID)

ZIP 83525 (Elk City, ID) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,231 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 83525 in the 26th percentile, 31% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Idaho homeowners pay $1,321 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (below), ranking #107 of 210 tracked ZIPs in Idaho by premium. The closest-priced peer within Idaho is Deary (ZIP 83823) at $1,232, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 83525 is 5.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.22%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,578. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.44% in this ZIP, a rise of 202.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 83525 have fallen by 2.1%, ranging from $1,224 to $1,323 with a five-year average of $1,254, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 83525 Compares

vs National Average
$1,231 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Idaho Average
$1,231 vs $1,321
7% below state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 83525, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,231
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 83525.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,257 -
2019 $1,224 -2.6%
2020 $1,323 +8.0%
2021 $1,234 -6.7%
2022 $1,231 -0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,254
Premium Range
$1,224 - $1,323
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 83525

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

  • Compare ZIP 83525 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 83525?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 83525 (Elk City, ID) averages $1,231 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 26th percentile, #107 of 210 ZIPs in Idaho. Premiums have changed -2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elk City, ID?
In ZIP 83525, insurers report a 5.5% loss ratio, a 1.22% claims frequency, and a 2.44% nonrenewal rate, the 26th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 83525 compared to the national average?
At $1,231/yr, ZIP 83525 runs 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 26th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 83525?
ZIP 83525 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.44% in Idaho, a rise of 202.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 83525 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 83525 runs $1,224-$1,323 (5-year average $1,254). The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 83525 compare to the Idaho state average?
ZIP 83525 runs 7% below the Idaho state average ($1,321/yr vs this ZIP's $1,231/yr), ranking #107 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.