ZIP 45817 · Allen County

Bluffton, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45817, Bluffton, Ohio.

29.7%
Loss ratio
0.73%
Nonrenewal rate
#370 of 1029
Ohio rank
40
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Bluffton, OH (ZIP 45817) runs $1,296/yr on average: the 31st percentile nationally and 27% below the U.S. average.

$1,296
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+3.1%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,296/yr
+3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.72%
Avg severity: $8,155
Nonrenewal Rate
0.73%
+7.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45817 (Bluffton, OH)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 45817 (Bluffton, OH) at $1,296 per year for 2022 across approximately 40 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 45817 in the 31st percentile, 27% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Ohio statewide average is $1,263 per year; this ZIP sits 3% above that figure, ranking #370 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Ada (ZIP 45810) at $1,296, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 45817 is 29.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.72% of policies in ZIP 45817 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,155. 0.73% of ZIP 45817 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 7.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 45817 premiums risen 3.1%, spanning $1,257 to $1,296 (five-year average: $1,271), an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 45817 Compares

vs National Average
$1,296 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,296 vs $1,263
3% above state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45817, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,260$1,270$1,280$1,290$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,296
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45817.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,257 -
2019 $1,260 +0.2%
2020 $1,265 +0.3%
2021 $1,276 +0.9%
2022 $1,296 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,271
Premium Range
$1,257 - $1,296
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 45817

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

  • Put ZIP 45817 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Ohio compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Ohio overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 45817?
At the 31st percentile nationally, #370 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio, ZIP 45817 (Bluffton, OH) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,296 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bluffton, OH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 45817: a claims frequency of 4.72%, a loss ratio of 29.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.73%, placing this ZIP in the 31st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45817 compared to the national average?
ZIP 45817 premiums of $1,296/yr are 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 31st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45817?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45817 is 0.73%, a rise of 7.7% over the past 5 years in Ohio.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45817 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 45817 runs $1,257-$1,296 (5-year average $1,271). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 45817 compare to the Ohio state average?
The Ohio state average is $1,263/yr; ZIP 45817 averages $1,296/yr, 3% above that figure, ranking #370 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio 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.