ZIP 47981 · Tippecanoe County

Romney, IN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 47981, Romney, Indiana averages $1,680/yr.

19.2%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#68 of 671
Indiana rank
9
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Romney, IN (ZIP 47981) ranks #10,507 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,680/yr) but #14,409 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.70%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,680
Avg premium (2022)
#10,507
of 25,593 on premium
#14,409
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
59th
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
44/100
47981 - Romney, IN

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 D
$1,680/yr
Avg premium, 41st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
81.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
65.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 47981's premium sits nationally

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

$1,680 Around the middle lower than 41% 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 47981. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Indiana, 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 47981; crosshairs: Indiana averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$994.8$1373.1$1751.3$2129.6$2507.80.1%0.8%1.5%2.1%2.8%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 46808 · Fort Wayne $1,064/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 47513 · Birdseye $1,162/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 46635 · South Bend $1,212/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 46580 · Warsaw $1,231/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 46514 · Elkhart $1,259/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 46933 · Gas City $1,278/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 47265 · North Vernon $1,292/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 46017 · Anderson $1,308/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 47710 · Evansville $1,317/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 47368 · Parker City $1,332/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 46989 · Upland $1,344/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 46405 · Lake Station $1,350/yr · 2.16%
  • ZIP 46216 · Indianapolis $1,362/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 47175 · Taswell $1,372/yr · 1.71%
  • ZIP 47243 · Hanover $1,383/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 46534 · Knox $1,391/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 47339 · Economy $1,399/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 46051 · Lapel $1,407/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 46919 · Converse $1,417/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 47715 · Evansville $1,427/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 47240 · Greensburg $1,436/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 47338 · Eaton $1,444/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 47933 · Crawfordsville $1,452/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 47807 · Terre Haute $1,456/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 46360 · Michigan City $1,463/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 47957 · Medaryville $1,473/yr · 2.65%
  • ZIP 46936 · Greentown $1,481/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 46175 · Russellville $1,490/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 46072 · Tipton $1,499/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 47135 · Laconia $1,507/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 47615 · Grandview $1,515/yr · 2.47%
  • ZIP 47670 · Princeton $1,522/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 47384 · Shirley $1,529/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 47660 · Oakland City $1,533/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 47122 · Georgetown $1,545/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 46148 · Knightstown $1,555/yr · 1.67%
  • ZIP 46158 · Mooresville $1,566/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 46201 · Indianapolis $1,580/yr · 1.91%
  • ZIP 46117 · Charlottesville $1,592/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 47147 · Nabb $1,601/yr · 1.53%
  • ZIP 47665 · Owensville $1,614/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 47022 · Guilford $1,630/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 47408 · Bloomington $1,649/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 46371 · Rolling Prairie $1,675/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 47981 · Romney (this ZIP) $1,680/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 47140 · Marengo $1,698/yr · 1.76%
  • ZIP 47630 · Newburgh $1,749/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 47119 · Floyds Knobs $1,821/yr · 1.17%
  • ZIP 46208 · Indianapolis $1,909/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 46032 · Carmel $2,439/yr · 1.14%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,680/yr
Near-median premium
+9.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.2%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.82%
Avg severity: $11,454
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
Near-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 47981 (Romney, IN)

Homeowners in ZIP 47981 (Romney, IN) pay an average of $1,680 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 9 reported policies. That is 5% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 59th percentile nationally. Against Indiana's average of $1,481, ZIP 47981 is 13% above, ranking #68 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Leavenworth (ZIP 47137) at $1,679, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 47981 shows a 19.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.82%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,454. Insurers decline to renew 0.70% of policies in ZIP 47981 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 47981 have risen by 9.6%, ranging from $1,510 to $1,692 with a five-year average of $1,597, an annualized rate of +2.3% per year.

Tippecanoe County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 81.8 (Relatively Moderate), 82nd percentile nationally and #9 of 92 Indiana counties - 80% above the state mean of 45.5. Dominant mapped hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 29.8 · Community Resilience 65.1. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 47981 Compares

vs National Average
$1,680 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,680 vs $1,481
13% above state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 47981, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,680
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 47981.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,532 -
2019 $1,510 -1.5%
2020 $1,569 +3.9%
2021 $1,692 +7.9%
2022 $1,680 -0.7%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 47981 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,597
Premium Range
$1,510 - $1,692
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Tippecanoe County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 47981 via FIPS 18157. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
81.8
Relatively Moderate · 82nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#9
of 92 Indiana counties · state mean 45.5
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $13,906,555

Social Vulnerability Index 29.8 · Community Resilience 65.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Tippecanoe County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 47981: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Indiana. County hazard context (Tippecanoe, NRI 81.8) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,680/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.70% 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 47981?
ZIP 47981 (Romney, IN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,680 per year as of 2022 (59th percentile, #68 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana). Premiums have changed +9.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Romney, IN?
In ZIP 47981, insurers report a 19.2% loss ratio, a 2.82% claims frequency, and a 0.70% nonrenewal rate, the 59th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 47981 compared to the national average?
ZIP 47981 premiums of $1,680/yr are 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 59th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47981?
ZIP 47981 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.70% in Indiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 47981 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 47981 have ranged from $1,510 to $1,692, with a 5-year average of $1,597. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 47981 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 47981 runs 13% above the Indiana state average ($1,481/yr vs this ZIP's $1,680/yr), ranking #68 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 47981?
County NRI 81.8 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 47981 via Tippecanoe County FIPS 18157. In-state rank #9 of 92; national percentile 82nd; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 47981

This ZIP's premiums run at the 59th 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.