ZIP 97885 · Wallowa County

Wallowa, OR Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 97885, Wallowa, Oregon averages $1,345/yr.

3003.4%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#64 of 339
Oregon rank
1
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Wallowa, OR (ZIP 97885) ranks #16,705 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,345/yr) but #11,020 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.92%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,345
Avg premium (2022)
#16,705
of 25,593 on premium
#11,020
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
35th
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
63/100
97885 - Wallowa, 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-
$1,345/yr
Avg premium, 65th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B-
34.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
66.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 97885's premium sits nationally

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

$1,345 Lower than most lower than 65% 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 97885. 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 97885; 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 50 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 $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 97885 · Wallowa (this ZIP) $1,345/yr · 0.92%
  • 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)
$1,345/yr
Near-median premium
+25.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3003.4%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
88.48%
Avg severity: $45,660
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
Near-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97885 (Wallowa, OR)

ZIP 97885 (Wallowa, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,345 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 24% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 35th percentile nationally. Compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199, this ZIP runs 12% above, ranking #64 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Aurora (ZIP 97002) at $1,346, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 3003.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 88.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $45,660. Insurers decline to renew 0.92% of policies in ZIP 97885 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 25.8% through 2022, ranging $1,070 to $1,345 with a 5-year average of $1,205, an annualized rate of +5.9% per year.

For ZIP 97885, county-level FEMA NRI is 34.0 in Wallowa - middle of the national distribution (34th percentile) and #26 among 36 Oregon counties. Top hazard on the index: Wildfire. Social Vulnerability Index 83.5 · Community Resilience 66.1.

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 97885 Compares

vs National Average
$1,345 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,345 vs $1,199
12% above state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97885, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,345
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97885.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,070 -
2019 $1,151 +7.6%
2020 $1,186 +3.0%
2021 $1,274 +7.4%
2022 $1,345 +5.6%

Premium acceleration in ZIP 97885, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,205
Premium Range
$1,070 - $1,345
Annual Change Rate
+5.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Wallowa County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 97885 via FIPS 41063. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
34.0
Very Low · 34th national percentile
In-state county rank
#26
of 36 Oregon counties · state mean 63.4
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $1,544,629

Social Vulnerability Index 83.5 · Community Resilience 66.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 97885

ZIP 97885's county NRI is 34.0 (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 ($1,345/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.92% 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 97885?
ZIP 97885 (Wallowa, OR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,345 per year as of 2022 (35th percentile, #64 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon). Premiums have changed +25.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wallowa, OR?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 97885: a claims frequency of 88.48% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.92%, against a loss ratio above 100% (3003.4%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97885 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 97885 lands in the 35th percentile: its $1,345/yr average is 24% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97885?
Insurers decline to renew 0.92% of policies in ZIP 97885 in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97885 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 97885 runs $1,070-$1,345 (5-year average $1,205). The annualized change rate is +5.9% per year.
How does ZIP 97885 compare to the Oregon state average?
The Oregon state average is $1,199/yr; ZIP 97885 averages $1,345/yr, 12% above that figure, ranking #64 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 97885?
Wallowa County scores 34.0 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 34th percentile nationally and #26 of 36 Oregon counties. The index's top hazard label is Wildfire. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Moderate, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 97885

This ZIP's premiums run at the 35th 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.