ZIP 49017 · Calhoun County

Battle Creek, MI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 49017, Battle Creek, Michigan averages $1,239/yr.

65.1%
Loss ratio
1.16%
Nonrenewal rate
#323 of 911
Michigan rank
144
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49017 (Battle Creek, MI) is #18,856 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #7,979 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,239
Avg premium (2022)
#18,856
of 25,593 on premium
#7,979
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
26th
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

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
56/100
49017 - Battle Creek, 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 B
$1,239/yr
Avg premium, 74th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
74.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
93.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 49017's premium sits nationally

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

$1,239 Lower than most lower than 74% 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 49017. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Michigan, 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 49017; crosshairs: Michigan averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$630.9$1373.1$2115.3$2857.5$3599.70.0%1.0%2.0%3.0%4.0%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 48627 · Higgins Lake $766/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 49548 · Grand Rapids $864/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 49818 · Cornell $888/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 48725 · Caseville $905/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 49643 · Interlochen $927/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 49781 · Saint Ignace $938/yr · 0.20%
  • ZIP 49309 · Bitely $953/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 48635 · Lupton $965/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 49415 · Fruitport $986/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 49866 · Negaunee $998/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 49660 · Manistee $1,015/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 49774 · Pickford $1,028/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 48612 · Beaverton $1,039/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 49650 · Lake Ann $1,050/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 49006 · Kalamazoo $1,065/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 49525 · Grand Rapids $1,074/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 48180 · Taylor $1,085/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 49403 · Conklin $1,096/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 48657 · Sanford $1,111/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 49037 · Battle Creek $1,121/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 49437 · Montague $1,134/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 48198 · Ypsilanti $1,141/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 49082 · Quincy $1,153/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 48083 · Troy $1,167/yr · 2.09%
  • ZIP 48093 · Warren $1,176/yr · 2.50%
  • ZIP 49347 · Trufant $1,182/yr · 2.23%
  • ZIP 48074 · Smiths Creek $1,190/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 49042 · Constantine $1,203/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 48191 · Willis $1,210/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 49686 · Traverse City $1,219/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 48067 · Royal Oak $1,231/yr · 2.47%
  • ZIP 49017 · Battle Creek (this ZIP) $1,239/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 49057 · Hartford $1,241/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 48741 · Kingston $1,258/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 48049 · North Street $1,271/yr · 1.38%
  • ZIP 49248 · Jasper $1,285/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 48336 · Farmington $1,302/yr · 1.73%
  • ZIP 48420 · Clio $1,317/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 48038 · Clinton Township $1,329/yr · 2.23%
  • ZIP 49095 · Vandalia $1,342/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 48054 · East China $1,362/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 48111 · Belleville $1,378/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 48164 · New Boston $1,403/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 48439 · Grand Blanc $1,464/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 49770 · Petoskey $1,528/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 48212 · Hamtramck $1,607/yr · 3.85%
  • ZIP 48348 · Clarkston $1,764/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 49654 · Leland $2,030/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 48238 · Detroit $2,390/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 48202 · Detroit $3,465/yr · 2.65%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,239/yr
Below-median premium
+1.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
65.1%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.39%
Avg severity: $18,376
Nonrenewal Rate
1.16%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-54.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49017 (Battle Creek, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 49017 (Battle Creek, MI) runs $1,239 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 144 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 30% below that mark and lands in the 26th national percentile. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49017 is 0% above, ranking #323 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Munith (ZIP 49259) at $1,239, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49017 is 65.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.39% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,376. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.16% in this ZIP, a drop of 54.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49017 have risen by 1.2%, ranging from $1,216 to $1,239 with a five-year average of $1,227, an annualized rate of +0.3% per year.

Calhoun County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 74.5 (Relatively Low), 75th percentile nationally and #16 of 83 Michigan counties - 50% above the state mean of 49.6. Dominant mapped hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 35.6 · Community Resilience 93.6. 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 49017 Compares

vs National Average
$1,239 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,239 vs $1,233
0% above state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49017, 2018–2022

$1,210$1,220$1,230$1,240$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,239
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49017.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,224 -
2019 $1,216 -0.7%
2020 $1,230 +1.1%
2021 $1,226 -0.3%
2022 $1,239 +1.1%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 49017, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,227
Premium Range
$1,216 - $1,239
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Calhoun County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 49017 via FIPS 26025. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
74.5
Relatively Low · 75th national percentile
In-state county rank
#16
of 83 Michigan counties · state mean 49.6
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $6,648,722

Social Vulnerability Index 35.6 · Community Resilience 93.6

County hazard ratings

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

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

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

ZIP 49017's county NRI is 74.5 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Michigan containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,239/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.16% 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 49017?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49017 (Battle Creek, MI) averages $1,239 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 26th percentile, #323 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +1.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Battle Creek, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 49017: a claims frequency of 4.39%, a loss ratio of 65.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.16%, placing this ZIP in the 26th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49017 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49017 premiums of $1,239/yr are 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 26th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49017?
ZIP 49017 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.16% in Michigan, a drop of 54.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49017 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49017 have ranged from $1,216 to $1,239, with a 5-year average of $1,227. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 49017 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49017 averages $1,239/yr, 0% above that figure, ranking #323 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 49017?
Calhoun County scores 74.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 75th percentile nationally and #16 of 83 Michigan counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 49017

This ZIP's premiums run at the 26th 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.