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Benton County, OR Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Shopping online for home insurance rates in Benton County is much easier and faster with our online quoting application. We can provide the most affordable premiums and coverage options while comparing up to 12 top insurance providers to help you find the best homeowners policy for you and your family in Oregon.

For Benton County OR homeowners, it's important to know your home is protected from hurricanes, lightning and home fires. With our enhanced coverage option process, we can help you get the added coverage you need in case of flooding issues, wind or hail damage and so much more.

Benton County Home Insurance Rates

Benton County, OR homeowners insurance is now costing homeowners around $61.25 per month for a basic homeowners policy. For Oregon residents, this amounts to $735 per year for homeowners living in Benton County, OR. In comparison, the national average for home insurance rates costs around 1,249 per year. Oregon is ranked #51 in the country for the highest home insurance rates. Would you like to get up to 12 free competitive home insurance quotes for your home in Benton County, OR? We can help you save up to 40% or more on these average rates. If this interest you, we look forward to working with you and providing an excellent home insurance shopping experience. Just enter your zip code to start the online quoting process, it only takes a minute and we will present the top rates and coverage options for you.

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Benton County, OR Housing Demographics

With 85,579 residents living within the Benton County area there are over 36,245 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 19,256 families living within the local area, it is safe to say that great coverage at an affordable price is most desired amongst every homeowner living in Benton County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households34,317
Family Households (families)19,256
Average Owner Occupied Household Size2
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units36,245

Benton County, OR Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Benton County (FIPS: 41003), it's important to understand that this county is in a coastal area and has great risk of damage due to hurricanes, windstorms, hail and flooding. The wind and hail insurance program provided through the state of Oregon is the states opportunity to help provide additional wind/hail coverage when insurance companies exclude it from homeowners and other policies sold to coastal residents. You can buy wind and hail insurance coverage through us and we will shop multiple companies to package the best coverage option for you. If you are shopping for quotes in Benton County, OR, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

Benton County, OR Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Benton, OR homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$583 /yr.

Oregon's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Oregon, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 51 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$439 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$583 /yr.
Maximum Range:$735 /yr.

Benton County, OR Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

Benton is a coastal county which greatly increases the risk of hurricanes and windstorms. Our quoting process will include wind and hail coverage options to give you the best protection you need against high winds and storm damage.

Oregon Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • Homeowners Shopping Rates Due to Rise in Premiums Posted on Monday 23rd September, 2024

    According to the recently released J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Home Insurance Study a nationwide rise in premiums has driven many customers to shop for new policies as their rates are now too high.  “’The average shopping rate among home insurance customers has climbed to a record high of 6.8% through the second quarter of 2024, […]

  • Where is it cheaper to rent than to buy a home in the United States? Posted on Thursday 5th September, 2024

    According to a new study from Clever Real Estate, a St. Louis-based real estate company, monthly rent costs are actually cheaper than a monthly mortgage payment in 48 of the 50 most populous cities in the United States. Their analysis looked at mortgage principals, interest, taxes as well as homeowners insurance and they found that […]

  • Review How Many Homeowners Are Not Insured Per State Posted on Thursday 29th August, 2024

    One of the major costs of owning a home is protecting it with homeowners insurance. This will ensure your home is repaired or rebuilt if it is damage or destroyed by a covered peril. It also helps protect you against lawsuits, theft and even vandalism. If you have a mortgage on your home, your lender […]

  • Are homeowners insurance companies increasing deductibles?  Posted on Thursday 22nd August, 2024

    This year many homeowner insurance companies have been raising their homeowner percentage deductible from 1% to 2% which could be a massive increase for policyholders who have to make a claim on their policy. It has led to many homeowners shopping their coverage as their out-of-pocket costs skyrocket.   As the cost of claims increases, particularly […]

  • Homeowners in Texas are Seeing Home Insurance Rates Increase Posted on Wednesday 7th August, 2024

    Homeowners in Texas are feeling the squeeze as homeowner insurance rates continue to climb. In a recent NBC 5 Investigates article, they looked at just how dramatic recent rate increases have been across Texas. Melinda Clifton has seen destructive weather cause hail damage to her roof three times in the last twenty years according to […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Benton County

As a homeowner, you have to understand that insurance companies see homes as a risk. If you can decrease any of the risk factors that will determine your premium, then it's best to follow these important guidelines in order to save money on your Oregon homeowners insurance.

  • Install A Smoke Alarm in Every Room: It's important you do this for your own safety, so why not install a smoke detector in every room. Show your home insurance company that safety comes first. Once you have them installed, shop for home insurance and mentioned you have taken the right safety precautions to reduce house fires. For homeowners in Benton County, this discount can save you up to 20% on your home insurance premium.
  • Combine Your Home and Auto Insurance Into One Package: Any home insurance provider is going to want your business. It's important you offer this opportunity to combine your home and auto insurance together in one package. You may want to also see if you can open up a life or health insurance account as well. Merging all your insurance into one company will save you money. Homeowners in Benton County that do combine their home and auto can save over $500 with this discount.
  • Install A Home Security System: Your home insurance company should reward you for installing a home security system, sometimes up to 22%. It's important that you take precautions and reduce the risk of someone breaking into your Benton County home. This will be one of the questions that you will want to ask your home insurance agent to see if you qualify for this discount. If you don't, make sure you shop other companies to get the "Home Security Discount"
  • Purchase A Fire Exstinguisher: Although smoke alarms provide warnings, it's best to be prepared. This may or may not provide any stand alone discount, but it shows your serious when it comes to reducing risk.
  • Stop Smoking: It's important to protect your health and your home. If you don't smoke or don't have anyone living with you that smokes then this can save you up to 18% on your home insurance premium.

Benton County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units36245
Occupied Housing Units34317
Vacant Housing Units1928
Vacant Housing Units for Rent654
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied69
Vacant Housing Units For Sale330
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied91
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use311
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants473
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent4
Housing Tenure Occupied Units34317
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied19178
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population47660
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size2
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied15139
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population32876
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2