ZIP 97836 · Morrow County

Heppner, OR Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 97836, Heppner, Oregon averages $1,183/yr.

20.5%
Loss ratio
1.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#144 of 339
Oregon rank

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Heppner, OR (ZIP 97836) ranks #20,038 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,183/yr) but #6,193 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.35%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,183
Avg premium (2022)
#20,038
of 25,593 on premium
#6,193
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
22nd
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

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
52/100
97836 - Heppner, OR

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 B+
$1,183/yr
Avg premium, 78th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B
26.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
2.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 97836's premium sits nationally

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

$1,183 Among the lowest lower than 78% 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 97836. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Oregon, 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 97836; crosshairs: Oregon averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$761.1$1297.1$1833.1$2369.1$2905.10%1.3%2.5%3.8%5.1%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 97496 · Winston $859/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 97882 · Umatilla $890/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 97501 · Medford $932/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 97005 · Beaverton $949/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 97113 · Cornelius $965/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 97478 · Springfield $985/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 97361 · Monmouth $994/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 97230 · Portland $1,000/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 97123 · Hillsboro $1,014/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 97236 · Portland $1,021/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 97325 · Aumsville $1,031/yr · 0.14%
  • ZIP 97116 · Forest Grove $1,042/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 97883 · Union $1,052/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 97352 · Jefferson $1,061/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 97420 · Coos Bay $1,068/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 97423 · Coquille $1,072/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 97367 · Lincoln City $1,080/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 97360 · Mill City $1,088/yr · 1.63%
  • ZIP 97462 · Oakland $1,094/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 97526 · Grants Pass $1,106/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 97223 · Portland $1,116/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 97391 · Toledo $1,123/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 97627 · Keno $1,135/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 97366 · South Beach $1,143/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 97813 · Athena $1,148/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 97415 · Brookings $1,163/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 97442 · Glendale $1,169/yr · 2.40%
  • ZIP 97038 · Molalla $1,176/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 97836 · Heppner (this ZIP) $1,183/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 97525 · Gold Hill $1,186/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 97039 · Moro $1,199/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 97534 · O Brien $1,212/yr · 2.68%
  • ZIP 97070 · Wilsonville $1,219/yr · 0.29%
  • ZIP 97830 · Fossil $1,233/yr · 2.02%
  • ZIP 97341 · Depoe Bay $1,259/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 97846 · Joseph $1,267/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 97130 · Manzanita $1,294/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 97522 · Butte Falls $1,317/yr · 4.00%
  • ZIP 97530 · Jacksonville $1,332/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 97119 · Gaston $1,342/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 97886 · Weston $1,370/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 97369 · Otter Rock $1,388/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 97497 · Wolf Creek $1,408/yr · 4.85%
  • ZIP 97857 · Lostine $1,422/yr · 3.88%
  • ZIP 97413 · Blue River $1,440/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 97232 · Portland $1,548/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 97019 · Corbett $1,614/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 97028 · Government Camp $1,715/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 97201 · Portland $2,808/yr · 1.23%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,183/yr
Below-median premium
+16.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.5%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.70%
Avg severity: $8,974
Nonrenewal Rate
1.35%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97836 (Heppner, OR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 97836 (Heppner, OR) at $1,183 per year for 2022. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 33% below that mark and lands in the 22nd national percentile. The Oregon statewide average is $1,199 per year; this ZIP sits 1% below that figure, ranking #144 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Siletz (ZIP 97380) at $1,183, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 20.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.70% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,974. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.35%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97836 have risen by 16.2%, ranging from $1,018 to $1,183 with a five-year average of $1,088, an annualized rate of +3.8% per year.

Lower-band NRI for Morrow County: 26.4 (Very Low), 26th percentile nationally, #31/36 in Oregon (58% below 63.4). Hazard label: Wildfire. Social Vulnerability Index 26.6 · Community Resilience 2.8. FEMA NRI is not the FIO premium table.

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 97836 Compares

vs National Average
$1,183 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,183 vs $1,199
1% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97836, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,183
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97836.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,018 -
2019 $1,024 +0.6%
2020 $1,049 +2.5%
2021 $1,167 +11.3%
2022 $1,183 +1.3%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 97836 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,088
Premium Range
$1,018 - $1,183
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Morrow County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 97836 via FIPS 41049. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
26.4
Very Low · 26th national percentile
In-state county rank
#31
of 36 Oregon counties · state mean 63.4
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $2,002,420

Social Vulnerability Index 26.6 · Community Resilience 2.8

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 97836's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

ZIP 97836's county NRI is 26.4 (Very 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 ($1,183/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.35% 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 97836?
ZIP 97836 (Heppner, OR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,183 per year as of 2022 (22nd percentile, #144 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon). Premiums have changed +16.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Heppner, OR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 97836: a claims frequency of 2.70%, a loss ratio of 20.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.35%, placing this ZIP in the 22nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97836 compared to the national average?
ZIP 97836 premiums of $1,183/yr are 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 22nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97836?
ZIP 97836 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.35% in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97836 over 5 years?
ZIP 97836 premiums spanned $1,018 to $1,183 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,088. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 97836 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97836 runs 1% below the Oregon state average ($1,199/yr vs this ZIP's $1,183/yr), ranking #144 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 97836?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 97836 (Morrow) is 26.4 - #31/36 in Oregon, 26th national percentile, top hazard Wildfire. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 97836

This ZIP's premiums run at the 22nd 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.