ZIP 97845 · Grant County

John Day, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97845, John Day, Oregon.

18.9%
Loss ratio
1.18%
Nonrenewal rate
#115 of 339
Oregon rank
15
Policies

The verdict

John Day, OR (ZIP 97845) averages $1,219/yr for homeowners insurance, 31% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally.

$1,219
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+24.0%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,219/yr
+24.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.41%
Avg severity: $16,329
Nonrenewal Rate
1.18%
+269.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97845 (John Day, OR)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 97845 (John Day, OR) runs $1,219 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 15 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 97845 comes in 31% below, the 25th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Oregon homeowners pay $1,199 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (above), ranking #115 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Wilsonville (ZIP 97070) at $1,219, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 18.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 97845. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,329. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.18% in this ZIP, a rise of 269.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97845 have risen by 24.0%, ranging from $984 to $1,219 with a five-year average of $1,079, an annualized rate of +5.5% 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 97845 Compares

vs National Average
$1,219 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,219 vs $1,199
2% above state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97845, 2018–2022

$900$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,219
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97845.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $984 -
2019 $1,005 +2.2%
2020 $1,043 +3.8%
2021 $1,144 +9.7%
2022 $1,219 +6.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,079
Premium Range
$984 - $1,219
Annual Change Rate
+5.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97845

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

  • Compare ZIP 97845 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Oregon compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 97845?
ZIP 97845 (John Day, OR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,219 per year as of 2022 (25th percentile, #115 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon). Premiums have changed +24.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in John Day, OR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 97845: a claims frequency of 1.41%, a loss ratio of 18.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.18%, placing this ZIP in the 25th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97845 compared to the national average?
At $1,219/yr, ZIP 97845 runs 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 25th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97845?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97845 is 1.18%, a rise of 269.4% over the past 5 years in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97845 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 97845 have ranged from $984 to $1,219, with a 5-year average of $1,079. The annualized change rate is +5.5% per year.
How does ZIP 97845 compare to the Oregon state average?
The Oregon state average is $1,199/yr; ZIP 97845 averages $1,219/yr, 2% above that figure, ranking #115 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.