ZIP 83830 · Benewah County

Fernwood, ID Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 83830, Fernwood, Idaho.

1.7%
Loss ratio
2.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#179 of 210
Idaho rank
4
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 83830 (Fernwood, ID) homeowners insurance averages $1,056/yr, 11th percentile nationally, 41% below the U.S. norm.

$1,056
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
+14.7%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,056/yr
+14.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.79%
Avg severity: $2,307
Nonrenewal Rate
2.38%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 83830 (Fernwood, ID)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 83830 (Fernwood, ID) runs $1,056 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 4 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 83830 comes in 41% below, the 11th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Idaho's average of $1,321, ZIP 83830 is 20% below, ranking #179 of 210 tracked ZIPs in Idaho by premium. The closest-priced peer within Idaho is Jerome (ZIP 83338) at $1,057, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 1.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 83830. About 0.79% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,307. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.38% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 14.7% through 2022, ranging $907 to $1,056 with a 5-year average of $967, an annualized rate of +3.5% 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 83830 Compares

vs National Average
$1,056 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Idaho Average
$1,056 vs $1,321
20% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 83830, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,056
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 83830.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $920 -
2019 $954 +3.6%
2020 $907 -4.9%
2021 $997 +10.0%
2022 $1,056 +5.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$967
Premium Range
$907 - $1,056
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 83830

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

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 83830?
At just the 11th national percentile, #179 of 210 ZIPs in Idaho, homeowners in ZIP 83830 (Fernwood, ID) pay a comparatively low $1,056 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +14.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fernwood, ID?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 83830: claims frequency (0.79%), loss ratio (1.7%), and nonrenewal rate (2.38%), together placing this ZIP at the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 83830 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 83830 lands in the 11th percentile: its $1,056/yr average is 41% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 83830?
ZIP 83830 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.38% in Idaho.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 83830 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 83830 runs $907-$1,056 (5-year average $967). The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 83830 compare to the Idaho state average?
ZIP 83830 runs 20% below the Idaho state average ($1,321/yr vs this ZIP's $1,056/yr), ranking #179 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.