ZIP 97374 · Linn County

Scio, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97374, Scio, Oregon.

44.3%
Loss ratio
0.54%
Nonrenewal rate
#73 of 339
Oregon rank
15
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 97374 (Scio, OR) homeowners insurance averages $1,328/yr, 33rd percentile nationally, 25% below the U.S. norm.

$1,328
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
+16.2%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,328/yr
+16.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.25%
Avg severity: $26,091
Nonrenewal Rate
0.54%
+116.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97374 (Scio, OR)

Homeowners in ZIP 97374 (Scio, OR) pay an average of $1,328 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 15 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 97374 comes in 25% below, the 33rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Oregon homeowners pay $1,199 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (above), ranking #73 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Fall Creek (ZIP 97438) at $1,326, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 97374 shows a 44.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.25%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,091. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.54% in this ZIP, a rise of 116.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 97374 premiums risen 16.2%, spanning $1,143 to $1,328 (five-year average: $1,209), an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 97374 Compares

vs National Average
$1,328 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,328 vs $1,199
11% above state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97374, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,328
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97374.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,143 -
2019 $1,144 +0.1%
2020 $1,185 +3.6%
2021 $1,244 +5.0%
2022 $1,328 +6.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,209
Premium Range
$1,143 - $1,328
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97374

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 97374 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Oregon's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Oregon 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 97374?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 97374 (Scio, OR) averages $1,328 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 33rd percentile, #73 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon. Premiums have changed +16.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Scio, OR?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 97374: claims frequency (2.25%), loss ratio (44.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.54%), together placing this ZIP at the 33rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97374 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 97374 lands in the 33rd percentile: its $1,328/yr average is 25% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97374?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97374 is 0.54%, a rise of 116.7% over the past 5 years in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97374 over 5 years?
ZIP 97374 premiums spanned $1,143 to $1,328 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,209. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 97374 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97374 has an average premium of $1,328/yr compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199/yr. This ZIP is 11% above the state average, ranking #73 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon 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.