ZIP 97850 · Union County

La Grande, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97850, La Grande, Oregon.

34.3%
Loss ratio
0.82%
Nonrenewal rate
#235 of 339
Oregon rank
22
Policies

The verdict

La Grande, OR (ZIP 97850) averages $1,077/yr for homeowners insurance, 39% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally.

$1,077
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+19.4%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,077/yr
+19.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.97%
Avg severity: $12,423
Nonrenewal Rate
0.82%
+11.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97850 (La Grande, OR)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 97850 (La Grande, OR) runs $1,077 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 22 reported policies. That is 39% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally. Against Oregon's average of $1,199, ZIP 97850 is 10% below, ranking #235 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Fairview (ZIP 97024) at $1,077, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 34.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.97% of policies in ZIP 97850 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,423. 0.82% of ZIP 97850 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 11.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 97850 premiums risen 19.4%, spanning $902 to $1,077 (five-year average: $981), an annualized rate of +4.5% 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 97850 Compares

vs National Average
$1,077 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,077 vs $1,199
10% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97850, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,077
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97850.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $902 -
2019 $943 +4.6%
2020 $963 +2.2%
2021 $1,020 +5.9%
2022 $1,077 +5.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$981
Premium Range
$902 - $1,077
Annual Change Rate
+4.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97850

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 97850 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 97850?
At just the 13th national percentile, #235 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon, homeowners in ZIP 97850 (La Grande, OR) pay a comparatively low $1,077 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +19.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in La Grande, OR?
In ZIP 97850, insurers report a 34.3% loss ratio, a 2.97% claims frequency, and a 0.82% nonrenewal rate, the 13th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97850 compared to the national average?
At $1,077/yr, ZIP 97850 runs 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 13th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97850?
Insurers decline to renew 0.82% of policies in ZIP 97850 in Oregon, a rise of 11.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97850 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 97850 runs $902-$1,077 (5-year average $981). The annualized change rate is +4.5% per year.
How does ZIP 97850 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97850 has an average premium of $1,077/yr compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199/yr. This ZIP is 10% below the state average, ranking #235 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.