ZIP 99109 · Stevens County

Chewelah, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99109, Chewelah, Washington.

36.9%
Loss ratio
1.12%
Nonrenewal rate
#179 of 511
Washington rank
7
Policies

The verdict

At $1,371/yr, Chewelah, WA (ZIP 99109) sits in the 37th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 23% below the U.S. average.

$1,371
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
+4.5%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,371/yr
+4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.10%
Avg severity: $16,306
Nonrenewal Rate
1.12%
+213.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99109 (Chewelah, WA)

ZIP 99109 (Chewelah, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,371 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 7 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 99109 comes in 23% below, the 37th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Washington's average of $1,384, ZIP 99109 is 1% below, ranking #179 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Sprague (ZIP 99032) at $1,372, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 99109 shows a 36.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.10% of policies in ZIP 99109 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,306. 1.12% of ZIP 99109 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 213.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 99109 have risen by 4.5%, ranging from $1,312 to $1,371 with a five-year average of $1,336, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 99109 Compares

vs National Average
$1,371 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,371 vs $1,384
1% below state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99109, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380 20182019202020212022 $1,371
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99109.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,312 -
2019 $1,324 +0.9%
2020 $1,338 +1.1%
2021 $1,335 -0.3%
2022 $1,371 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,336
Premium Range
$1,312 - $1,371
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99109

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 99109?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 99109 (Chewelah, WA) averages $1,371 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 37th percentile, #179 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chewelah, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 99109: a claims frequency of 3.10%, a loss ratio of 36.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.12%, placing this ZIP in the 37th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99109 compared to the national average?
ZIP 99109 premiums of $1,371/yr are 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99109?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99109 is 1.12%, a rise of 213.9% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99109 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 99109 have ranged from $1,312 to $1,371, with a 5-year average of $1,336. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 99109 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 99109 runs 1% below the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,371/yr), ranking #179 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.