ZIP 49066 · St. Joseph County

Leonidas, MI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 49066, Leonidas, Michigan averages $1,326/yr.

21.0%
Loss ratio
#211 of 911
Michigan rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Leonidas, MI (ZIP 49066) runs $1,326/yr on average: the 33rd percentile nationally and 25% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,326
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-2.0%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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
57/100
49066 - Leonidas, 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-
$1,326/yr
Avg premium, 67th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
58.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
66.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 49066's premium sits nationally

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

$1,326 Lower than most lower than 67% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,326/yr
Below-median premium
-2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.0%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
7.48%
Avg severity: $3,722
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49066 (Leonidas, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 49066 (Leonidas, MI) runs $1,326 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 13 reported policies. That is 25% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 33rd percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 8% above, ranking #211 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Clayton (ZIP 49235) at $1,326, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 21.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 7.48% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,722.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49066 have fallen by 2.0%, ranging from $1,315 to $1,405 with a five-year average of $1,353, an annualized rate of -0.5% per year.

St. Joseph County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 58.6 (Relatively Low), the 59th national percentile and #35 of 83 Michigan counties (18% above the 49.6 state mean). Dominant hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 48.9 · Community Resilience 66.5. 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 49066 Compares

vs National Average
$1,326 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,326 vs $1,233
8% above state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49066, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420 20182019202020212022 $1,326
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49066.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,352 -
2019 $1,405 +3.9%
2020 $1,366 -2.8%
2021 $1,315 -3.7%
2022 $1,326 +0.8%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 49066

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,353
Premium Range
$1,315 - $1,405
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for St. Joseph County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 49066 via FIPS 26149. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
58.6
Relatively Low · 59th national percentile
In-state county rank
#35
of 83 Michigan counties · state mean 49.6
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $1,879,378

Social Vulnerability Index 48.9 · Community Resilience 66.5

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 49066 (outside Michigan)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 49066 in St. Joseph County (NRI 58.6, hazard Tornado), both outside Michigan. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,326/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 49066?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49066 (Leonidas, MI) averages $1,326 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 33rd percentile, #211 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -2.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Leonidas, MI?
In ZIP 49066, insurers report a 21.0% loss ratio, a 7.48% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 33rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49066 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49066 premiums of $1,326/yr are 25% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 33rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49066?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 49066 in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49066 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49066 runs $1,315-$1,405 (5-year average $1,353). The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 49066 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49066 runs 8% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,326/yr), ranking #211 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 49066?
County NRI 58.6 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 49066 via St. Joseph County FIPS 26149. In-state rank #35 of 83; national percentile 59th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 49066

This ZIP's premiums run at the 33rd 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.