ZIP 97870 · Baker County

Richland, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97870, Richland, Oregon.

9.1%
Loss ratio
0.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#209 of 339
Oregon rank
1
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 97870 (Richland, OR) homeowners insurance averages $1,109/yr, 16th percentile nationally, 38% below the U.S. norm.

$1,109
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+15.6%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,109/yr
+15.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.65%
Avg severity: $6,117
Nonrenewal Rate
0.83%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97870 (Richland, OR)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 97870 (Richland, OR) runs $1,109 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 38% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally. The Oregon statewide average is $1,199 per year; this ZIP sits 7% below that figure, ranking #209 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Glide (ZIP 97443) at $1,109, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 9.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 97870. 1.65% of policies in ZIP 97870 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,117. 0.83% of ZIP 97870 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97870 have risen by 15.6%, ranging from $921 to $1,109 with a five-year average of $998, an annualized rate of +3.7% 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 97870 Compares

vs National Average
$1,109 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,109 vs $1,199
7% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97870, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,109
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97870.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $959 -
2019 $921 -4.0%
2020 $943 +2.3%
2021 $1,060 +12.4%
2022 $1,109 +4.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$998
Premium Range
$921 - $1,109
Annual Change Rate
+3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97870

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

  • Compare ZIP 97870 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 97870?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 97870 (Richland, OR) is comparatively affordable at $1,109 per year as of 2022, just the 16th percentile nationally, #209 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon. Premiums have changed +15.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Richland, OR?
In ZIP 97870, insurers report a 9.1% loss ratio, a 1.65% claims frequency, and a 0.83% nonrenewal rate, the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97870 compared to the national average?
At $1,109/yr, ZIP 97870 runs 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97870?
Insurers decline to renew 0.83% of policies in ZIP 97870 in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97870 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 97870 runs $921-$1,109 (5-year average $998). The annualized change rate is +3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 97870 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97870 has an average premium of $1,109/yr compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average, ranking #209 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.