ZIP 49791 · Cheboygan County

Topinabee, MI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 49791, Topinabee, Michigan averages $1,023/yr.

69.7%
Loss ratio
#707 of 911
Michigan rank
117
Policies

The verdict

Topinabee, MI (ZIP 49791) averages $1,023/yr for homeowners insurance, 42% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally.

$1,023
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-5.6%
since 2018
9th
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
70/100
49791 - Topinabee, 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+
$1,023/yr
Avg premium, 91st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
59.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
79.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 49791's premium sits nationally

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

$1,023 Among the lowest lower than 91% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,023/yr
Below-median premium
-5.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
69.7%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
8.82%
Avg severity: $8,078
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49791 (Topinabee, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 49791 (Topinabee, MI) runs $1,023 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 117 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49791 in the 9th percentile, 42% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 17% below that figure, ranking #707 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Hersey (ZIP 49639) at $1,023, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 69.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 8.82% of policies in ZIP 49791 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,078.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49791 premiums fallen 5.6%, spanning $980 to $1,101 (five-year average: $1,045), an annualized rate of -1.4% per year.

Cheboygan County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 59.5 (Relatively Low), the 59th national percentile and #32 of 83 Michigan counties (20% above the 49.6 state mean). Dominant hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 83.7 · Community Resilience 79.6. 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 49791 Compares

vs National Average
$1,023 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,023 vs $1,233
17% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49791, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,023
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49791.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,083 -
2019 $1,101 +1.6%
2020 $1,041 -5.5%
2021 $980 -5.8%
2022 $1,023 +4.4%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 49791 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,045
Premium Range
$980 - $1,101
Annual Change Rate
-1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Cheboygan County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 49791 via FIPS 26031. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
59.5
Relatively Low · 59th national percentile
In-state county rank
#32
of 83 Michigan counties · state mean 49.6
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $1,529,388

Social Vulnerability Index 83.7 · Community Resilience 79.6

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 49791 (outside Michigan)

ZIP 49791's county NRI is 59.5 (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 ($1,023/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 49791?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49791 (Topinabee, MI) is comparatively affordable at $1,023 per year as of 2022, just the 9th percentile nationally, #707 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -5.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Topinabee, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 49791: claims frequency (8.82%), loss ratio (69.7%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 9th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49791 compared to the national average?
At $1,023/yr, ZIP 49791 runs 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49791?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 49791 in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49791 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49791 runs $980-$1,101 (5-year average $1,045). The annualized change rate is -1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 49791 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49791 runs 17% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,023/yr), ranking #707 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 49791?
Cheboygan County scores 59.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 59th percentile nationally and #32 of 83 Michigan counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 49791

This ZIP's premiums run at the 9th 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.