ZIP 98940 · Kittitas County

Ronald, WA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 98940, Ronald, Washington averages $1,604/yr.

80.7%
Loss ratio
5.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#73 of 511
Washington rank
2
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Ronald, WA (ZIP 98940) ranks #11,809 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,604/yr) but #244 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (5.67%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,604
Avg premium (2022)
#11,809
of 25,593 on premium
#244
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
54th
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

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
30/100
98940 - Ronald, WA

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 D
$1,604/yr
Avg premium, 46th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.06%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
89.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
64.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 98940's premium sits nationally

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

$1,604 Around the middle lower than 46% 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 98940. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Washington, 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 98940; crosshairs: Washington averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$643.3$2071.3$3499.4$4927.4$6355.50%1.5%3.0%4.5%5.9%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 98266 · Maple Falls $903/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 99324 · College Place $1,032/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 98660 · Vancouver $1,062/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 98673 · Wishram $1,092/yr · 3.23%
  • ZIP 98230 · Blaine $1,103/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 98531 · Centralia $1,117/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 98047 · Pacific $1,133/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 98445 · Tacoma $1,148/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 99320 · Benton City $1,158/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 98270 · Marysville $1,175/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 99004 · Cheney $1,188/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 99348 · Prescott $1,202/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 98226 · Bellingham $1,210/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 99328 · Dayton $1,217/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 99218 · Spokane $1,224/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 98247 · Everson $1,233/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 98930 · Grandview $1,241/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 98520 · Aberdeen $1,247/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 98340 · Hansville $1,257/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 98532 · Chehalis $1,266/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 98371 · Puyallup $1,275/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 98620 · Goldendale $1,282/yr · 1.59%
  • ZIP 98604 · Battle Ground $1,289/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 98528 · Belfair $1,296/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 98585 · Silver Creek $1,300/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 98349 · Lakebay $1,309/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 98178 · Seattle $1,320/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 98327 · Dupont $1,331/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 98365 · Port Ludlow $1,342/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 99026 · Nine Mile Falls $1,351/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 98542 · Ethel $1,359/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 98023 · Federal Way $1,369/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 98590 · Tokeland $1,381/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 98342 · Indianola $1,401/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 98908 · Yakima $1,424/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 99122 · Davenport $1,439/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 99185 · Wilbur $1,458/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 98038 · Maple Valley $1,482/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 98844 · Oroville $1,505/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 98045 · North Bend $1,525/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 98952 · White Swan $1,553/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 99167 · Rice $1,581/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 98940 · Ronald (this ZIP) $1,604/yr · 5.67%
  • ZIP 98938 · Outlook $1,627/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 98122 · Seattle $1,699/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 98843 · Orondo $1,758/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 98199 · Seattle $1,848/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 98024 · Fall City $1,956/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 98110 · Bainbridge Island $2,217/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 98039 · Medina $6,096/yr · 0.79%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,604/yr
Near-median premium
+18.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
80.7%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.41%
Avg severity: $23,940
Nonrenewal Rate
5.67%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+221.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98940 (Ronald, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98940 (Ronald, WA) pay an average of $1,604 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 54th percentile nationally. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 16% (above), ranking #73 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Bow (ZIP 98232) at $1,606, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98940 is 80.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,940. Insurers decline to renew 5.67% of policies in ZIP 98940 at expiration, a rise of 221.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98940 costs have risen 18.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,356 to a high of $1,604, an annualized rate of +4.3% per year.

FEMA NRI places Kittitas County in the upper risk band at 89.1 (Relatively Moderate): national 89th percentile, #17/39 inside Washington, and 27% above the 70.0 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Wildfire. Social Vulnerability Index 40.2 · Community Resilience 64.6. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 98940 Compares

vs National Average
$1,604 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,604 vs $1,384
16% above state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98940, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,604
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98940.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,356 -
2019 $1,406 +3.6%
2020 $1,463 +4.1%
2021 $1,586 +8.4%
2022 $1,604 +1.1%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 98940 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,483
Premium Range
$1,356 - $1,604
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Kittitas County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 98940 via FIPS 53037. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
89.1
Relatively Moderate · 89th national percentile
In-state county rank
#17
of 39 Washington counties · state mean 70.0
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $41,947,343

Social Vulnerability Index 40.2 · Community Resilience 64.6

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Kittitas County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 98940 in Kittitas County (NRI 89.1, hazard Wildfire), both outside Washington. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,604/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (5.67% 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 98940?
At the 54th percentile nationally, #73 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98940 (Ronald, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,604 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +18.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ronald, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98940: claims frequency (5.41%), loss ratio (80.7%), and nonrenewal rate (5.67%), together placing this ZIP at the 54th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98940 compared to the national average?
At $1,604/yr, ZIP 98940 runs 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 54th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98940?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98940 is 5.67%, a rise of 221.0% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98940 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98940 runs $1,356-$1,604 (5-year average $1,483). The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 98940 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98940 runs 16% above the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,604/yr), ranking #73 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 98940?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 98940 (Kittitas) is 89.1 - #17/39 in Washington, 89th national percentile, top hazard Wildfire. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 98940

This ZIP's premiums run at the 54th 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.