ZIP 97021 · Wasco County
Dufur, OR Homeowners Insurance
According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 97021, Dufur, Oregon averages $1,101/yr.
- 27.6%
- Loss ratio
- #214 of 339
- Oregon rank
- 1
- Policies
The verdict
Dufur, OR (ZIP 97021) averages $1,101/yr for homeowners insurance, 38% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally.
- $1,101
- Avg premium (2022)
- -38%
- vs U.S. ZIP-code average
- +13.8%
- since 2018
- 15th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Insurance Livability Score
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.
Where ZIP 97021's premium sits nationally
Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022
$1,101 Among the lowest lower than 85% of 25,593 ZIP codes
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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022
Data Snapshot: ZIP 97021 (Dufur, OR)
ZIP 97021 (Dufur, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,101 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 38% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally. Against Oregon's average of $1,199, ZIP 97021 is 8% below, ranking #214 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Bly (ZIP 97622) at $1,101, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 97021 is 27.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.80%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,843.
Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 13.8% through 2022, ranging $958 to $1,101 with a 5-year average of $1,009, an annualized rate of +3.3% per year.
Wasco County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 67.8 (Relatively Low), 68th percentile nationally and #22 of 36 Oregon counties - 7% above the state mean of 63.4. Dominant mapped hazard: Wildfire. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 28.5 · Community Resilience 44.8. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.
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 97021 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 97021, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $968 | - |
| 2019 | $958 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | $985 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $1,036 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $1,101 | +6.3% |
2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 97021
Similar ZIP Codes in Oregon
These Oregon ZIP codes carry similar average premiums to 97021.
One of 338 ZIP codes with premium data in Oregon, 9 are shown here.
Elevated FEMA NRI in Wasco County
County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 97021 via FIPS 41065. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.
Social Vulnerability Index 28.5 · Community Resilience 44.8
County hazard ratings
- Wildfire
- Relatively High
- Flooding
- Relatively Low
- Earthquake
- Relatively Low
- Tornado
- Very Low
- Hail
- Very Low
- Winter weather
- Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Oregon NRI context · top counties by NRI score.
Nationwide insurance peers outside Oregon for ZIP 97021
ZIP 97021's county NRI is 67.8 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Oregon containment.
Similar average premium
Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,101/yr here).
Background guides for ZIP 97021
Put this lower-cost ZIP in context
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
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What to do with ZIP 97021
This ZIP's premiums run at the 15th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.
- See how Dufur, OR compares to every other ZIP in Oregon. Oregon overview
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These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.
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