ZIP 98943 · Kittitas County

South Cle Elum, WA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 98943, South Cle Elum, Washington averages $1,370/yr.

40.6%
Loss ratio
#180 of 511
Washington rank
296
Policies

The verdict

South Cle Elum, WA (ZIP 98943) averages $1,370/yr for homeowners insurance, 23% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally.

$1,370
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+14.8%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

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
44/100
98943 - South Cle Elum, 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 C+
$1,370/yr
Avg premium, 63rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
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 98943's premium sits nationally

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

$1,370 Lower than most lower than 63% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,370/yr
Near-median premium
+14.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.6%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.84%
Avg severity: $19,583
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98943 (South Cle Elum, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98943 (South Cle Elum, WA) pay an average of $1,370 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 296 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98943 comes in 23% below, the 37th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 1% below, ranking #180 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Olalla (ZIP 98359) at $1,370, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 40.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 98943. About 2.84% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,583.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 98943 premiums risen 14.8%, spanning $1,194 to $1,370 (five-year average: $1,297), an annualized rate of +3.5% per year.

Kittitas County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 89.1 (Relatively Moderate), 89th percentile nationally and #17 of 39 Washington counties - 27% above the state mean of 70.0. Dominant mapped hazard: Wildfire. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 40.2 · Community Resilience 64.6. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 98943 Compares

vs National Average
$1,370 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,370 vs $1,384
1% below state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98943, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,370
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98943.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,194 -
2019 $1,298 +8.8%
2020 $1,319 +1.6%
2021 $1,305 -1.1%
2022 $1,370 +5.0%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 98943, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,297
Premium Range
$1,194 - $1,370
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Kittitas County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 98943 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 98943 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 ($1,370/yr 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 98943?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 98943 (South Cle Elum, WA) averages $1,370 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 37th percentile, #180 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +14.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Cle Elum, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98943: claims frequency (2.84%), loss ratio (40.6%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 37th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98943 compared to the national average?
At $1,370/yr, ZIP 98943 runs 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98943?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 98943 in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98943 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98943 have ranged from $1,194 to $1,370, with a 5-year average of $1,297. The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 98943 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98943 runs 1% below the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,370/yr), ranking #180 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 98943?
Kittitas County scores 89.1 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 89th percentile nationally and #17 of 39 Washington counties. The index's top hazard label is Wildfire. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively High, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Tornado Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 98943

This ZIP's premiums run at the 37th 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.