ZIP 98922 Insurance Data

Cle Elum, Washington · Kittitas County · 4 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,924/yr
+18.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
87.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.41%
Avg severity: $38,294
Nonrenewal Rate
2.36%
+237.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98922 (Cle Elum, WA)

ZIP 98922 (Cle Elum, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,924 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. That is 8% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 72th percentile nationally. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 39% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98922 is 87.9%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $38,294. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.36% in this ZIP, a rise of 237.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98922 have risen by 18.2%, ranging from $1,628 to $1,924 with a five-year average of $1,763 — an annualized rate of +4.3% per year. 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 98922 Compares

vs National Average
$1,924 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,924 vs $1,384
39% above state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,628
2019 $1,671 +2.6%
2020 $1,749 +4.7%
2021 $1,845 +5.5%
2022 $1,924 +4.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,763
Premium Range
$1,628 - $1,924
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 98922?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98922 (Cle Elum, WA) is $1,924 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +18.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cle Elum, WA?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.41% in this ZIP), loss ratio (87.9%), and nonrenewal rates (2.36%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98922 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98922 premiums of $1,924/yr are 8% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 72th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98922?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98922 is 2.36%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +237.3% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98922 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98922 have ranged from $1,628 to $1,924, with a 5-year average of $1,763. The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 98922 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98922 has an average premium of $1,924/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 39% above the state average.

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