ZIP 83868 · Shoshone County

Smelterville, ID Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 83868, Smelterville, Idaho.

10.1%
Loss ratio
0.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#209 of 210
Idaho rank
31
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Smelterville, ID (ZIP 83868) runs $885/yr on average: the 2nd percentile nationally and 50% below the U.S. average.

$885
Avg premium (2022)
-50%
vs U.S. average
+14.4%
since 2018
2nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$885/yr
+14.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.63%
Avg severity: $14,112
Nonrenewal Rate
0.63%
-17.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 83868 (Smelterville, ID)

Homeowners in ZIP 83868 (Smelterville, ID) pay an average of $885 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 31 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 83868 comes in 50% below, the 2nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Idaho homeowners pay $1,321 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 33% (below), ranking #209 of 210 tracked ZIPs in Idaho by premium. The closest-priced peer within Idaho is Boise (ZIP 83705) at $876, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 83868 shows a 10.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 0.63% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,112. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.63%, a drop of 17.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 14.4% through 2022, ranging $774 to $898 with a 5-year average of $845, an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 83868 Compares

vs National Average
$885 vs $1,776
50% below national avg
vs Idaho Average
$885 vs $1,321
33% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 83868, 2018–2022

$750$800$850$900$950 20182019202020212022 $885
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 83868.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $774 -
2019 $791 +2.2%
2020 $876 +10.7%
2021 $898 +2.6%
2022 $885 -1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$845
Premium Range
$774 - $898
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 83868

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

  • Put ZIP 83868 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Idaho compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Idaho overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 83868?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 83868 (Smelterville, ID) is comparatively affordable at $885 per year as of 2022, just the 2nd percentile nationally, #209 of 210 ZIPs in Idaho. Premiums have changed +14.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Smelterville, ID?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 83868: a claims frequency of 0.63%, a loss ratio of 10.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.63%, placing this ZIP in the 2nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 83868 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 83868 lands in the 2nd percentile: its $885/yr average is 50% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 83868?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 83868 is 0.63%, a drop of 17.7% over the past 5 years in Idaho.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 83868 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 83868 have ranged from $774 to $898, with a 5-year average of $845. The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 83868 compare to the Idaho state average?
ZIP 83868 has an average premium of $885/yr compared to the Idaho state average of $1,321/yr. This ZIP is 33% below the state average, ranking #209 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.