ZIP 98940 · Kittitas County

Ronald, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98940, Ronald, Washington.

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

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Ronald, WA (ZIP 98940) runs $1,604/yr on average: the 54th percentile nationally and 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,604
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+18.3%
since 2018
54th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,604/yr
+18.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
80.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.41%
Avg severity: $23,940
Nonrenewal Rate
5.67%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 98940

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

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 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.

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.