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Howard County, MO Homeowners Insurance Quotes

If you own a home in Howard County, MO you are currently paying around $139.00 per month for a standard homeowners policy. A standard HO-3 policy normally coverages your home against windstorms, lightning and fire damage. In Missouri, your premium could be in the average rate range of $1668 per year. We like to help customers compare multiple home insurance rates all in one place. Our shopping process is a hassle free and we are here to help you review prices as well as coverage options that best fit your financial needs. You may want the lowest price but it is important to email or speak with us when it comes to cost versus coverage. Our consulting process if free and we can first review up to 12 major carriers with competitive rates in your area. Next, we can compare rate and coverage options. And last we can help you review enhanced coverage options like wind/hail or flood and include any homeowners insurance discounts that may apply to help you save more money on your home insurance needs.

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Howard County, MO Housing Demographics

With 10,144 residents living within the Howard County area there are over 4,582 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 2,609 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 Howard County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households3,981
Family Households (families)2,609
Average Owner Occupied Household Size2
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units4,582

Howard County, MO Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Howard, MO homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$1,090 /yr.

Missouri's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Missouri, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 15 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$688 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$1,090 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1668 /yr.

Missouri Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • Homeowner’s Insurance Rates Spiking Over $3,000 a Year on Average Posted on Friday 19th September, 2025

    According to a recent report by The Zebra, the average homeowner is paying roughly $3,000 a year for homeowners insurance. Unfortunately, this is just the nationwide average, in many states premiums are dramatically higher for most homeowners.  According to the Zebra report, the most expensive states for homeowners insurance are: Nebraska: $7,920 Oklahoma: $7,426 Kansas: […]

  • Homeowner’s Insurance Premiums Skyrocket: Forcing Homeowners to Consider Moving Posted on Thursday 11th September, 2025

    While states like Florida, California and Louisiana have seen climbing insurance costs for years due to severe weather, flooding and hurricanes, other states, Colorado and Illinois are good examples, are seeing climbing rates as well due to hailstorms and wildfires.  As homeowner’s insurance premiums skyrocket, for some policyholders, the math no longer makes sense forcing […]

  • New Report Reveals Reasons Why Home Insurance Prices Increase Posted on Monday 8th September, 2025

    Owning a home is becoming harder to afford for many Americans, in many cases due to the high cost of homeowners insurance. A recent report found that energy companies are responsible for a large amount of the pollution that is leading to climate change and more extreme weather, wildfires and flooding.  A report recently released […]

  • Homeowners in Florida Finally See Relief From Higher Insurance Costs Posted on Wednesday 27th August, 2025

    According to a recent Realtor.com article, homeowners in Florida, at least some of them, may finally seem some relief from higher homeowner insurance costs.  Florida Peninsula Insurance which is one of the largest private party property insurers recently announced that it is hoping to significantly lower premiums for roughly 170,000 policyholders.  Florida Peninsula has filed […]

  • How can I lower my homeowners insurance rate? Posted on Monday 18th August, 2025

    According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors, homeowner insurance premiums have jumped up 10% since last year which follows a similar increase in 2023. Premium increases were even higher in states where severe weather and wildfires were more common.  In a recent AOL.com article, Paul Burns commented on how he had […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Howard 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 Missouri 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 Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard 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.

Howard County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units4582
Occupied Housing Units3981
Vacant Housing Units601
Vacant Housing Units for Rent104
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied20
Vacant Housing Units For Sale46
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied25
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use114
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants292
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent10
Housing Tenure Occupied Units3981
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied3026
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population7437
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size2
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied955
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population1993
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2