In a just-released national home insurance cost study, the city of St. Joseph beat the Missouri average for insuring a home. According to the consumer-oriented research website conducting the survey, the city is among the least expensive within the state for homeowners insurance.

1. National Home Insurance Study-St.
Joseph Under State Average

2. In a just-released national home insurance cost
study, the city of St. Joseph beat the Missouri
average for insuring a home

3. According to the consumer-oriented research
website conducting the survey, the city is among the
least expensive within the state for homeowners
insurance. This, of course, is relatively good news for
all St. Joseph residents who own a home.

4. With premiums
running at $2,123
annually, the amount
is below the state
average of $2,175. It
ranks St. Joseph 29th
in a check of home
insurance rates for 87
Missouri cities.
Coming in at #30 was
Chillicothe, claiming a
slightly higher annual
rate.

5. The study found that where you reside can greatly
influence the cost of the premium you have to pay to
properly insure your home in Missouri
The survey determined that insurance premiums can
vary by as much as 35 % from the most expensive to
the cheapest city in the state. And, that translates
into a cost variation of $640 a year from highest to
lowest.

6. Of the five best Missouri cities or towns to live in
for affordable homeowners insurance, all five
were found primarily to be located along the
state’s eastern border. On the other hand, the
review listed Mound City as the fifth most
expensive for home insurance with an annual
cost of $2,401.
A city’s ranking can be very important to both
the seller and the buyer.

7. One of the most important aspects to having lower
home insurance rates is not simply the money
savings for the homeowner, but also its appeal for
those in the market to purchase a home.
• It’s considered an asset in the real estate world as it
can easily affect how well a house sells.

8. Other area cities that showed up in the study
included
• Trenton in 58th place with a $2,229 average annual
rate
• Platte City in 60th with $2,236
• Maryville at 61st with $2,240
• Gallatin in 72nd with $2,297
• Bethany in 77th with $2,350
• Hamilton in the 82nd position with $2,390

9. The data for the study was pulled from sample
homeowners insurance rates for a 2,000 square-foot,
two-story house built in 2000, and having a market
value of about $200,000, with a built-in garage that
did not have a living space above it.
Average costs came from quotes gathered from
major homeowners insurance providers, including
Progressive, Liberty Mutual, State Farm and Farmers.

10. Whether you live in St Joseph or any other
Missouri city, you know cost is certainly on your
mind when shopping for homeowners insurance.
A good insurance rate
can be attractive to
would-be buyers with
the end result being
lower monthly
payments.

11. Homes in Missouri are a great value. Shouldn’t your
home insurance be as well?
Start by making sure you’re getting the best rate on
your Missouri homeowners insurance.

12. Why not get a free homeowners insurance quote
today?
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