ZIP 98834 · Okanogan County

Methow, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98834, Methow, Washington.

32.3%
Loss ratio
2.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#35 of 511
Washington rank
1
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98834 (Methow, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,816/yr, 67th percentile nationally, 2% above the U.S. norm.

$1,816
Avg premium (2022)
+2%
vs U.S. average
+12.2%
since 2018
67th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,816/yr
+12.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.70%
Avg severity: $21,702
Nonrenewal Rate
2.70%
+48.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98834 (Methow, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98834 (Methow, WA) pay an average of $1,816 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98834 comes in 2% above, the 67th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Washington's average of $1,384, ZIP 98834 is 31% above, ranking #35 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Sammamish (ZIP 98074) at $1,813, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 98834 shows a 32.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.70% of policies in ZIP 98834 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,702. 2.70% of ZIP 98834 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 48.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98834 have risen by 12.2%, ranging from $1,618 to $1,816 with a five-year average of $1,711, an annualized rate of +2.9% 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 98834 Compares

vs National Average
$1,816 vs $1,776
2% above national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,816 vs $1,384
31% above state avg
National Percentile
67th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98834, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,816
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98834.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,618 -
2019 $1,694 +4.7%
2020 $1,694 -0.0%
2021 $1,735 +2.4%
2022 $1,816 +4.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,711
Premium Range
$1,618 - $1,816
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98834

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

  • Compare ZIP 98834 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Washington's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Washington 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 98834?
ZIP 98834 (Methow, WA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,816 per year as of 2022 (67th percentile, #35 of 511 ZIPs in Washington). Premiums have changed +12.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Methow, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98834: a claims frequency of 2.70%, a loss ratio of 32.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.70%, placing this ZIP in the 67th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98834 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98834 premiums of $1,816/yr are 2% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 67th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98834?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98834 is 2.70%, a rise of 48.6% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98834 over 5 years?
ZIP 98834 premiums spanned $1,618 to $1,816 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,711. The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 98834 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98834 runs 31% above the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,816/yr), ranking #35 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington 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.