ZIP 45681 · Ross County

South Salem, OH Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 45681, South Salem, Ohio averages $1,440/yr.

35.1%
Loss ratio
1.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#112 of 1029
Ohio rank
17
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: South Salem, OH sits #14,889 nationally on average premium ($1,440) versus #5,504 on nonrenewal rate (1.44%).

$1,440
Avg premium (2022)
#14,889
of 25,593 on premium
#5,504
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
42nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
47/100
45681 - South Salem, OH

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C
$1,440/yr
Avg premium, 58th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
62.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
65.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 45681's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,440 Lower than most lower than 58% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 45681. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Ohio, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 45681; crosshairs: Ohio averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$814.2$1318.6$1823.0$2327.4$2831.80.3%0.9%1.5%2.1%2.7%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 44134 · Cleveland $906/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 44092 · Wickliffe $991/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 43947 · Shadyside $1,039/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 44695 · Bowerston $1,049/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 44052 · Lorain $1,066/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 44680 · Strasburg $1,077/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 44875 · Shelby $1,093/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 45714 · Belpre $1,104/yr · 2.60%
  • ZIP 44442 · New Middletown $1,114/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 44081 · Perry $1,124/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 44720 · North Canton $1,129/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 45750 · Marietta $1,137/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 44425 · Hubbard $1,145/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 44827 · Crestline $1,153/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 45380 · Versailles $1,159/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 44883 · Tiffin $1,169/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 44890 · Willard $1,179/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 45209 · Cincinnati $1,189/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 45891 · Van Wert $1,195/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 45874 · Ohio City $1,204/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 45711 · Amesville $1,211/yr · 2.63%
  • ZIP 43518 · Edon $1,218/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 44084 · Rock Creek $1,228/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 43558 · Swanton $1,235/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 43406 · Bradner $1,243/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 43068 · Reynoldsburg $1,249/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 45342 · Miamisburg $1,257/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 44107 · Lakewood $1,265/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 43533 · Lyons $1,275/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 44427 · Kensington $1,287/yr · 1.51%
  • ZIP 43407 · Burgoon $1,295/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 45686 · Vinton $1,301/yr · 1.70%
  • ZIP 43560 · Sylvania $1,314/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 43528 · Holland $1,320/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 43003 · Ashley $1,330/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 45658 · Patriot $1,339/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 43015 · Delaware $1,345/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 45417 · Dayton $1,356/yr · 2.29%
  • ZIP 43501 · Alvordton $1,369/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 44099 · Windsor $1,386/yr · 2.24%
  • ZIP 45613 · Beaver $1,403/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 44844 · Mc Cutchenville $1,416/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 45244 · Cincinnati $1,430/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 45681 · South Salem (this ZIP) $1,440/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 44115 · Cleveland $1,447/yr · 1.90%
  • ZIP 43604 · Toledo $1,471/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 44118 · Cleveland $1,521/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 43023 · Granville $1,597/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 44122 · Beachwood $1,807/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 44040 · Gates Mills $2,740/yr · 1.02%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,440/yr
Near-median premium
+2.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.1%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.29%
Avg severity: $9,553
Nonrenewal Rate
1.44%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45681 (South Salem, OH)

Homeowners in ZIP 45681 (South Salem, OH) pay an average of $1,440 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 17 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 45681 in the 42nd percentile, 19% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Ohio homeowners pay $1,263 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (above), ranking #112 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is South Vienna (ZIP 45369) at $1,441, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 35.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 45681. 5.29% of policies in ZIP 45681 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,553. Insurers decline to renew 1.44% of policies in ZIP 45681 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 45681 have risen by 2.4%, ranging from $1,289 to $1,440 with a five-year average of $1,381, an annualized rate of +0.6% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Ross County: score 62.9, rating Relatively Low, hazard Tornado. National percentile 63rd; in-state rank #34/88; 14% above Ohio's 55.0 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 49.0 · Community Resilience 65.4.

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 45681 Compares

vs National Average
$1,440 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,440 vs $1,263
14% above state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45681, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,440
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45681.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,407 -
2019 $1,373 -2.4%
2020 $1,289 -6.1%
2021 $1,395 +8.2%
2022 $1,440 +3.2%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 45681

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,381
Premium Range
$1,289 - $1,440
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Ross County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 45681 via FIPS 39141. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
62.9
Relatively Low · 63rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#34
of 88 Ohio counties · state mean 55.0
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $1,425,563

Social Vulnerability Index 49.0 · Community Resilience 65.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Ohio NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 45681

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 45681 in Ross County (NRI 62.9, hazard Tornado), both outside Ohio. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,440/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.44% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 45681?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 45681 (South Salem, OH) averages $1,440 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 42nd percentile, #112 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +2.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Salem, OH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 45681: a claims frequency of 5.29%, a loss ratio of 35.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.44%, placing this ZIP in the 42nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45681 compared to the national average?
At $1,440/yr, ZIP 45681 runs 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45681?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45681 is 1.44% in Ohio.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45681 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 45681 runs $1,289-$1,440 (5-year average $1,381). The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 45681 compare to the Ohio state average?
The Ohio state average is $1,263/yr; ZIP 45681 averages $1,440/yr, 14% above that figure, ranking #112 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 45681?
County NRI 62.9 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 45681 via Ross County FIPS 39141. In-state rank #34 of 88; national percentile 63rd; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 45681

This ZIP's premiums run at the 42nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.