ZIP 48832 · Gratiot County

Elwell, MI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 48832, Elwell, Michigan averages $1,162/yr.

19.6%
Loss ratio
#474 of 911
Michigan rank
20
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 48832 (Elwell, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,162/yr, 20th percentile nationally, 35% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,162
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-1.5%
since 2018
20th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
68/100
48832 - Elwell, MI

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 A-
$1,162/yr
Avg premium, 80th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
54.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
85.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 48832's premium sits nationally

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

$1,162 Among the lowest lower than 80% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,162/yr
Below-median premium
-1.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.89%
Avg severity: $7,884
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48832 (Elwell, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 48832 (Elwell, MI) runs $1,162 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 20 reported policies. That is 35% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 20th percentile nationally. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #474 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Sumner (ZIP 48889) at $1,162, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 19.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 48832. About 2.89% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,884.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.5% through 2022, ranging $1,162 to $1,200 with a 5-year average of $1,183, an annualized rate of -0.4% per year.

Gratiot County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 54.1 (Relatively Low), the 54th national percentile and #40 of 83 Michigan counties (9% above the 49.6 state mean). Dominant hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 50.8 · Community Resilience 85.3. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 48832 Compares

vs National Average
$1,162 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,162 vs $1,233
6% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48832, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,170$1,180$1,190$1,200$1,210 20182019202020212022 $1,162
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48832.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,179 -
2019 $1,200 +1.8%
2020 $1,180 -1.7%
2021 $1,194 +1.2%
2022 $1,162 -2.7%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 48832, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,183
Premium Range
$1,162 - $1,200
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Gratiot County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 48832 via FIPS 26057. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
54.1
Relatively Low · 54th national percentile
In-state county rank
#40
of 83 Michigan counties · state mean 49.6
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $2,593,374

Social Vulnerability Index 50.8 · Community Resilience 85.3

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 48832

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 48832 in Gratiot County (NRI 54.1, hazard Tornado), both outside Michigan. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,162/yr 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 48832?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 48832 (Elwell, MI) is comparatively affordable at $1,162 per year as of 2022, just the 20th percentile nationally, #474 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -1.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elwell, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 48832: a claims frequency of 2.89%, a loss ratio of 19.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 20th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48832 compared to the national average?
At $1,162/yr, ZIP 48832 runs 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 20th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48832?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48832 is N/A in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48832 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 48832 runs $1,162-$1,200 (5-year average $1,183). The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 48832 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48832 has an average premium of $1,162/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 6% below the state average, ranking #474 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 48832?
Gratiot County scores 54.1 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 54th percentile nationally and #40 of 83 Michigan counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 48832

This ZIP's premiums run at the 20th 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.