ZIP 98946 · Kittitas County

Thorp, WA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 98946, Thorp, Washington averages $1,398/yr.

29.6%
Loss ratio
#163 of 511
Washington rank
10
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98946 (Thorp, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,398/yr, 39th percentile nationally, 21% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,398
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+5.1%
since 2018
39th
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
43/100
98946 - Thorp, 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+
$1,398/yr
Avg premium, 61st 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 98946's premium sits nationally

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

$1,398 Lower than most lower than 61% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,398/yr
Near-median premium
+5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.6%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.98%
Avg severity: $20,915
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98946 (Thorp, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98946 (Thorp, WA) pay an average of $1,398 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 10 reported policies. That is 21% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (above), ranking #163 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Seattle (ZIP 98118) at $1,397, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 29.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 1.98% of policies in ZIP 98946 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,915.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 98946 premiums risen 5.1%, spanning $1,330 to $1,442 (five-year average: $1,395), an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 98946 Compares

vs National Average
$1,398 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,398 vs $1,384
1% above state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98946, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,398
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98946.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,330 -
2019 $1,390 +4.5%
2020 $1,415 +1.8%
2021 $1,442 +1.9%
2022 $1,398 -3.0%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 98946 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,395
Premium Range
$1,330 - $1,442
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Kittitas County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 98946 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.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 98946's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 98946: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Washington. County hazard context (Kittitas, NRI 89.1) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,398/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 98946?
At the 39th percentile nationally, #163 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98946 (Thorp, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,398 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Thorp, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98946: a claims frequency of 1.98%, a loss ratio of 29.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98946 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98946 premiums of $1,398/yr are 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98946?
ZIP 98946 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98946 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98946 runs $1,330-$1,442 (5-year average $1,395). The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 98946 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98946 has an average premium of $1,398/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #163 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 98946?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 98946 (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 98946

This ZIP's premiums run at the 39th 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.