ZIP 93518 · Kern County

Caliente, CA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 93518, Caliente, California averages $2,393/yr.

7.9%
Loss ratio
18.13%
Nonrenewal rate
#296 of 1545
California rank
1
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 93518 (Caliente, CA) is #3,431 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #11 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,393
Avg premium (2022)
#3,431
of 25,593 on premium
#11
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
87th
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
5/100
93518 - Caliente, CA

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 F
$2,393/yr
Avg premium, 13th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.18%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
98.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
6.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 93518's premium sits nationally

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

$2,393 Higher than most more expensive than 87% 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 93518. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in California, 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 93518; crosshairs: California averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$285.7$3249.8$6213.9$9178.0$12142.10%4.8%9.5%14.3%19.0%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 92257 · Niland $825/yr · 2.67%
  • ZIP 93648 · Parlier $949/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 93204 · Avenal $995/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 92259 · Ocotillo $1,024/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 93033 · Oxnard $1,053/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 95360 · Newman $1,085/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 96090 · Tehama $1,101/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 92408 · San Bernardino $1,125/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 93591 · Palmdale $1,162/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 93906 · Salinas $1,186/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 93723 · Fresno $1,209/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 95678 · Roseville $1,223/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 92316 · Bloomington $1,248/yr · 2.03%
  • ZIP 92250 · Holtville $1,270/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 95926 · Chico $1,288/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 92356 · Lucerne Valley $1,310/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 94014 · Daly City $1,334/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 93704 · Fresno $1,358/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 95119 · San Jose $1,383/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 94551 · Livermore $1,419/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 94303 · Palo Alto $1,452/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 90601 · Whittier $1,492/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 92614 · Irvine $1,533/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 93449 · Pismo Beach $1,569/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 94531 · Antioch $1,616/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 93010 · Camarillo $1,648/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 92021 · El Cajon $1,700/yr · 2.22%
  • ZIP 92069 · San Marcos $1,739/yr · 1.58%
  • ZIP 90039 · Los Angeles $1,785/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 90028 · Los Angeles $1,834/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 91007 · Arcadia $1,887/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 95453 · Lakeport $1,922/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 93551 · Palmdale $1,982/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 96044 · Hornbrook $2,033/yr · 3.83%
  • ZIP 95310 · Columbia $2,090/yr · 2.15%
  • ZIP 95916 · Berry Creek $2,131/yr · 8.45%
  • ZIP 95252 · Valley Springs $2,221/yr · 2.53%
  • ZIP 96121 · Milford $2,286/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 92028 · Fallbrook $2,350/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 93518 · Caliente (this ZIP) $2,393/yr · 18.13%
  • ZIP 95722 · Meadow Vista $2,408/yr · 6.95%
  • ZIP 94956 · Point Reyes Station $2,473/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 93601 · Ahwahnee $2,573/yr · 6.64%
  • ZIP 93921 · Carmel By The Sea $2,689/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 95922 · Camptonville $2,840/yr · 3.66%
  • ZIP 92061 · Pauma Valley $2,985/yr · 5.56%
  • ZIP 93924 · Carmel Valley $3,217/yr · 3.08%
  • ZIP 91316 · Encino $3,557/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 94133 · San Francisco $4,336/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 90210 · Beverly Hills $11,603/yr · 4.67%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,393/yr
Above-median premium
+45.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.07%
Avg severity: $9,102
Nonrenewal Rate
18.13%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+3146.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 93518 (Caliente, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 93518 (Caliente, CA) pay an average of $2,393 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 93518 in the 87th percentile, 35% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 28% (above), ranking #296 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Bolinas (ZIP 94924) at $2,394, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 7.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.07% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,102. 18.13% of ZIP 93518 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 3146.1% 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 93518 have risen by 45.4%, ranging from $1,646 to $2,393 with a five-year average of $1,892, an annualized rate of +9.8% per year.

FEMA NRI places Kern County in the upper risk band at 98.9 (Relatively High): national 99th percentile, #15/58 inside California, and 11% above the 88.7 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 61.1 · Community Resilience 6.5. 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 93518 Compares

vs National Average
$2,393 vs $1,776
35% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,393 vs $1,864
28% above state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 93518, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,393
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 93518.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,646 -
2019 $1,677 +1.9%
2020 $1,894 +12.9%
2021 $1,850 -2.3%
2022 $2,393 +29.3%

Premium acceleration in ZIP 93518, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,892
Premium Range
$1,646 - $2,393
Annual Change Rate
+9.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Kern County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 93518 via FIPS 06029. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
98.9
Relatively High · 99th national percentile
In-state county rank
#15
of 58 California counties · state mean 88.7
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $184,018,733

Social Vulnerability Index 61.1 · Community Resilience 6.5

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside California for ZIP 93518

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 93518 in Kern County (NRI 98.9, hazard Earthquake), both outside California. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,393/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (18.13% 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 93518?
At the 87th percentile nationally, #296 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 93518 (Caliente, CA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,393 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +45.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Caliente, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 93518: a claims frequency of 2.07%, a loss ratio of 7.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 18.13%, placing this ZIP in the 87th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 93518 compared to the national average?
ZIP 93518 premiums of $2,393/yr are 35% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 87th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93518?
Insurers decline to renew 18.13% of policies in ZIP 93518 in California, a rise of 3146.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 93518 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 93518 runs $1,646-$2,393 (5-year average $1,892). The annualized change rate is +9.8% per year.
How does ZIP 93518 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 93518 has an average premium of $2,393/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 28% above the state average, ranking #296 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 93518?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 93518 (Kern) is 98.9 - #15/58 in California, 99th national percentile, top hazard Earthquake. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 93518

This ZIP's premiums run at the 87th 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.