ZIP 49793 · Chippewa County

Trout Lake, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49793, Trout Lake, Michigan.

82.2%
Loss ratio
1.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#885 of 911
Michigan rank
2
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49793 (Trout Lake, MI) homeowners insurance averages $871/yr, 1st percentile nationally, 51% below the U.S. norm.

$871
Avg premium (2022)
-51%
vs U.S. average
-3.9%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$871/yr
-3.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
82.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.34%
Avg severity: $30,640
Nonrenewal Rate
1.40%
-46.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49793 (Trout Lake, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49793 (Trout Lake, MI) pay an average of $871 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 51% below that mark and lands in the 1st national percentile. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 29% below that figure, ranking #885 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Luzerne (ZIP 48636) at $871, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 49793 shows a 82.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.34% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,640. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.40% in this ZIP, a drop of 46.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 49793 costs have fallen 3.9% since 2018, from a low of $844 to a high of $906, an annualized rate of -1.0% per year.

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 49793 Compares

vs National Average
$871 vs $1,776
51% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$871 vs $1,233
29% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49793, 2018–2022

$840$860$880$900$920 20182019202020212022 $871
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49793.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $906 -
2019 $869 -4.1%
2020 $881 +1.4%
2021 $844 -4.2%
2022 $871 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$874
Premium Range
$844 - $906
Annual Change Rate
-1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49793

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

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 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 49793?
ZIP 49793 (Trout Lake, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 1st percentile as of 2022, averaging $871 per year, #885 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -3.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Trout Lake, MI?
In ZIP 49793, insurers report a 82.2% loss ratio, a 2.34% claims frequency, and a 1.40% nonrenewal rate, the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49793 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49793 premiums of $871/yr are 51% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49793?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49793 is 1.40%, a drop of 46.2% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49793 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49793 runs $844-$906 (5-year average $874). The annualized change rate is -1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 49793 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49793 averages $871/yr, 29% below that figure, ranking #885 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium.

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.