ZIP 97914 · Malheur County

Ontario, OR Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 97914, Ontario, Oregon averages $1,182/yr.

49.7%
Loss ratio
1.47%
Nonrenewal rate
#145 of 339
Oregon rank
29
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 97914 (Ontario, OR) is #20,058 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #5,299 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,182
Avg premium (2022)
#20,058
of 25,593 on premium
#5,299
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
48/100
97914 - Ontario, 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+
$1,182/yr
Avg premium, 78th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B-
34.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
2.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 97914's premium sits nationally

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

$1,182 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 97914. 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 97914; 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 97914 · Ontario (this ZIP) $1,182/yr · 1.47%
  • 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 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)
$1,182/yr
Below-median premium
+27.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.7%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.71%
Avg severity: $15,847
Nonrenewal Rate
1.47%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+50.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97914 (Ontario, OR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 97914 (Ontario, OR) at $1,182 per year for 2022 across approximately 29 reported policies. 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. Oregon homeowners pay $1,199 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (below), ranking #145 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Portland (ZIP 97211) at $1,181, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 97914 shows a 49.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.71%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,847. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.47% in this ZIP, a rise of 50.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97914 have risen by 27.3%, ranging from $929 to $1,182 with a five-year average of $1,037, an annualized rate of +6.2% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Malheur County: score 34.8, rating Very Low, hazard Wildfire. National percentile 35th; in-state rank #25/36; 45% below Oregon's 63.4 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 42.2 · Community Resilience 2.9.

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 97914 Compares

vs National Average
$1,182 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,182 vs $1,199
1% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97914, 2018–2022

$900$1,000$1,100$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,182
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97914.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $929 -
2019 $947 +2.0%
2020 $1,018 +7.5%
2021 $1,107 +8.7%
2022 $1,182 +6.7%

2018-2022: premiums climbing +6.2%/yr

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,037
Premium Range
$929 - $1,182
Annual Change Rate
+6.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Malheur County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 97914 via FIPS 41045. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
34.8
Very Low · 35th national percentile
In-state county rank
#25
of 36 Oregon counties · state mean 63.4
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $1,597,663

Social Vulnerability Index 42.2 · Community Resilience 2.9

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 97914

Cross-state peers for ZIP 97914: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Oregon. County hazard context (Malheur, NRI 34.8) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,182/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.47% 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 97914?
At the 22nd percentile nationally, #145 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon, ZIP 97914 (Ontario, OR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,182 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +27.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ontario, OR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 97914: a claims frequency of 3.71%, a loss ratio of 49.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.47%, placing this ZIP in the 22nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97914 compared to the national average?
ZIP 97914 premiums of $1,182/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 97914?
Insurers decline to renew 1.47% of policies in ZIP 97914 in Oregon, a rise of 50.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97914 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 97914 runs $929-$1,182 (5-year average $1,037). The annualized change rate is +6.2% per year.
How does ZIP 97914 compare to the Oregon state average?
The Oregon state average is $1,199/yr; ZIP 97914 averages $1,182/yr, 1% below that figure, ranking #145 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 97914?
County NRI 34.8 (Very Low) covers ZIP 97914 via Malheur County FIPS 41045. In-state rank #25 of 36; national percentile 35th; hazard Wildfire.

What to do with ZIP 97914

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.