ZIP 83856 · Bonner County

Priest River, ID Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 83856, Priest River, Idaho averages $1,477/yr.

95.1%
Loss ratio
1.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#35 of 210
Idaho rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Priest River, ID sits #14,175 nationally on average premium ($1,477) versus #5,348 on nonrenewal rate (1.46%).

$1,477
Avg premium (2022)
#14,175
of 25,593 on premium
#5,348
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
45th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
35/100
83856 - Priest River, ID

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C
$1,477/yr
Avg premium, 55th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
77.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
33.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 83856's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,477 Lower than most lower than 55% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 83856. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Idaho, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 83856; crosshairs: Idaho averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$620.5$2024.8$3429.2$4833.6$6237.90.1%1.3%2.6%3.8%5.1%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 83705 · Boise $876/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 83704 · Boise $908/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 83849 · Osburn $980/yr · 1.73%
  • ZIP 83634 · Kuna $989/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 83646 · Meridian $991/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 83815 · Coeur D Alene $1,005/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 83686 · Nampa $1,018/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 83427 · Iona $1,051/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 83713 · Boise $1,059/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 83350 · Rupert $1,063/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 83347 · Paul $1,067/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 83846 · Mullan $1,076/yr · 2.13%
  • ZIP 83858 · Rathdrum $1,098/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 83644 · Middleton $1,107/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 83328 · Filer $1,129/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 83523 · Craigmont $1,139/yr · 3.36%
  • ZIP 83211 · American Falls $1,145/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 83851 · Plummer $1,154/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 83467 · Salmon $1,173/yr · 2.20%
  • ZIP 83261 · Paris $1,177/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 83546 · Pierce $1,187/yr · 4.83%
  • ZIP 83839 · Kingston $1,197/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 83639 · Marsing $1,203/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 83320 · Carey $1,214/yr · 1.38%
  • ZIP 83823 · Deary $1,232/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 83857 · Princeton $1,242/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 83626 · Greenleaf $1,251/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 83676 · Wilder $1,254/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 83871 · Troy $1,263/yr · 2.53%
  • ZIP 83274 · Shelley $1,279/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 83445 · Saint Anthony $1,283/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 83535 · Juliaetta $1,289/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 83541 · Lenore $1,294/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 83250 · Mccammon $1,304/yr · 2.75%
  • ZIP 83524 · Culdesac $1,309/yr · 2.84%
  • ZIP 83241 · Grace $1,315/yr · 1.75%
  • ZIP 83835 · Hayden $1,330/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 83702 · Boise $1,362/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 83629 · Horseshoe Bend $1,393/yr · 1.97%
  • ZIP 83314 · Bliss $1,440/yr · 2.74%
  • ZIP 83712 · Boise $1,473/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 83856 · Priest River (this ZIP) $1,477/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 83848 · Nordman $1,493/yr · 2.97%
  • ZIP 83616 · Eagle $1,564/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 83654 · New Meadows $1,631/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 83860 · Sagle $1,756/yr · 1.51%
  • ZIP 83422 · Driggs $1,840/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 83455 · Victor $2,008/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 83836 · Hope $2,227/yr · 2.25%
  • ZIP 83340 · Ketchum $5,983/yr · 1.55%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,477/yr
Near-median premium
+5.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
95.1%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.53%
Avg severity: $55,607
Nonrenewal Rate
1.46%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+177.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 83856 (Priest River, ID)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 83856 (Priest River, ID) runs $1,477 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 83856 comes in 17% below, the 45th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Idaho's average of $1,321, ZIP 83856 is 12% above, ranking #35 of 210 tracked ZIPs in Idaho by premium. The closest-priced peer within Idaho is Boise (ZIP 83712) at $1,473, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 95.1%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.53%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $55,607. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.46%, a rise of 177.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 83856 have risen by 5.9%, ranging from $1,393 to $1,477 with a five-year average of $1,418, an annualized rate of +1.4% per year.

FEMA NRI places Bonner County in the upper risk band at 77.3 (Relatively Low): national 77th percentile, #5/44 inside Idaho, and 101% above the 38.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Avalanche. Social Vulnerability Index 44.9 · Community Resilience 33.7. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 83856 Compares

vs National Average
$1,477 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs Idaho Average
$1,477 vs $1,321
12% above state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 83856, 2018–2022

$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,477
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 83856.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,395 -
2019 $1,394 -0.1%
2020 $1,393 -0.0%
2021 $1,430 +2.6%
2022 $1,477 +3.3%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 83856, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,418
Premium Range
$1,393 - $1,477
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Bonner County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 83856 via FIPS 16017. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
77.3
Relatively Low · 77th national percentile
In-state county rank
#5
of 44 Idaho counties · state mean 38.5
Top mapped hazard
Avalanche
Expected annual loss $3,196,683

Social Vulnerability Index 44.9 · Community Resilience 33.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Idaho NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Idaho for ZIP 83856

ZIP 83856's county NRI is 77.3 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Idaho containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,477/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.46% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 83856?
ZIP 83856 (Priest River, ID) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,477 per year as of 2022 (45th percentile, #35 of 210 ZIPs in Idaho). Premiums have changed +5.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Priest River, ID?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 83856: claims frequency (2.53%), loss ratio (95.1%), and nonrenewal rate (1.46%), together placing this ZIP at the 45th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 83856 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 83856 lands in the 45th percentile: its $1,477/yr average is 17% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 83856?
Insurers decline to renew 1.46% of policies in ZIP 83856 in Idaho, a rise of 177.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 83856 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 83856 have ranged from $1,393 to $1,477, with a 5-year average of $1,418. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 83856 compare to the Idaho state average?
The Idaho state average is $1,321/yr; ZIP 83856 averages $1,477/yr, 12% above that figure, ranking #35 of 210 tracked ZIPs in Idaho by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 83856?
County NRI 77.3 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 83856 via Bonner County FIPS 16017. In-state rank #5 of 44; national percentile 77th; hazard Avalanche.

What to do with ZIP 83856

This ZIP's premiums run at the 45th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.