ZIP 99344 · Adams County

Othello, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99344, Othello, Washington.

46.5%
Loss ratio
0.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#454 of 511
Washington rank
14
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Othello, WA (ZIP 99344) runs $1,127/yr on average: the 17th percentile nationally and 37% below the U.S. average.

$1,127
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+5.0%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,127/yr
+5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.12%
Avg severity: $16,813
Nonrenewal Rate
0.80%
-9.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99344 (Othello, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 99344 (Othello, WA) runs $1,127 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 14 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 99344 comes in 37% below, the 17th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Washington's average of $1,384, ZIP 99344 is 19% below, ranking #454 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Kennewick (ZIP 99336) at $1,127, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 99344 is 46.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.12% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,813. 0.80% of ZIP 99344 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 9.6% 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 99344 have risen by 5.0%, ranging from $1,074 to $1,148 with a five-year average of $1,117, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 99344 Compares

vs National Average
$1,127 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,127 vs $1,384
19% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99344, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,127
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99344.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,074 -
2019 $1,101 +2.6%
2020 $1,136 +3.2%
2021 $1,148 +1.0%
2022 $1,127 -1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,117
Premium Range
$1,074 - $1,148
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99344

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

  • Put ZIP 99344 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Washington's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Washington overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 99344?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 99344 (Othello, WA) is comparatively affordable at $1,127 per year as of 2022, just the 17th percentile nationally, #454 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Othello, WA?
In ZIP 99344, insurers report a 46.5% loss ratio, a 3.12% claims frequency, and a 0.80% nonrenewal rate, the 17th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99344 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 99344 lands in the 17th percentile: its $1,127/yr average is 37% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99344?
ZIP 99344 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.80% in Washington, a drop of 9.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99344 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 99344 have ranged from $1,074 to $1,148, with a 5-year average of $1,117. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 99344 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 99344 has an average premium of $1,127/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 19% below the state average, ranking #454 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.