ZIP 97834 · Baker County

Halfway, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97834, Halfway, Oregon.

45.1%
Loss ratio
0.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#47 of 339
Oregon rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Halfway, OR (ZIP 97834) runs $1,402/yr on average: the 39th percentile nationally and 21% below the U.S. average.

$1,402
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+25.7%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,402/yr
+25.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.57%
Avg severity: $40,230
Nonrenewal Rate
0.52%
-13.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97834 (Halfway, OR)

Homeowners in ZIP 97834 (Halfway, OR) pay an average of $1,402 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 97834 in the 39th percentile, 21% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199, this ZIP runs 17% above, ranking #47 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Umpqua (ZIP 97486) at $1,404, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 97834 is 45.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.57%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $40,230. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.52%, a drop of 13.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 97834 costs have risen 25.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,115 to a high of $1,402, an annualized rate of +5.9% 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 97834 Compares

vs National Average
$1,402 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,402 vs $1,199
17% above state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97834, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,402
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97834.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,115 -
2019 $1,143 +2.5%
2020 $1,200 +5.0%
2021 $1,311 +9.3%
2022 $1,402 +6.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,234
Premium Range
$1,115 - $1,402
Annual Change Rate
+5.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97834

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

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 97834?
ZIP 97834 (Halfway, OR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,402 per year as of 2022 (39th percentile, #47 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon). Premiums have changed +25.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Halfway, OR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 97834: a claims frequency of 1.57%, a loss ratio of 45.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.52%, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97834 compared to the national average?
ZIP 97834 premiums of $1,402/yr are 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97834?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97834 is 0.52%, a drop of 13.6% over the past 5 years in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97834 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 97834 have ranged from $1,115 to $1,402, with a 5-year average of $1,234. The annualized change rate is +5.9% per year.
How does ZIP 97834 compare to the Oregon state average?
The Oregon state average is $1,199/yr; ZIP 97834 averages $1,402/yr, 17% above that figure, ranking #47 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.