ZIP 49817 · Schoolcraft County

Cooks, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49817, Cooks, Michigan.

11.3%
Loss ratio
#807 of 911
Michigan rank
2
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Cooks, MI (ZIP 49817) runs $943/yr on average: the 4th percentile nationally and 47% below the U.S. average.

$943
Avg premium (2022)
-47%
vs U.S. average
-2.1%
since 2018
4th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$943/yr
-2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.05%
Avg severity: $2,636
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49817 (Cooks, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49817 (Cooks, MI) at $943 per year for 2022 across approximately 2 reported policies. That is 47% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 4th percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 24% below, ranking #807 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Comstock Park (ZIP 49321) at $943, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 49817 shows a 11.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.05%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,636.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.1% through 2022, ranging $931 to $987 with a 5-year average of $960, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 49817 Compares

vs National Average
$943 vs $1,776
47% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$943 vs $1,233
24% below state avg
National Percentile
4th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49817, 2018–2022

$920$940$960$980$1,000 20182019202020212022 $943
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49817.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $963 -
2019 $987 +2.5%
2020 $974 -1.4%
2021 $931 -4.4%
2022 $943 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$960
Premium Range
$931 - $987
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49817

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 49817?
ZIP 49817 (Cooks, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 4th percentile as of 2022, averaging $943 per year, #807 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cooks, MI?
In ZIP 49817, insurers report a 11.3% loss ratio, a 4.05% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 4th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49817 compared to the national average?
At $943/yr, ZIP 49817 runs 47% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 4th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49817?
ZIP 49817 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49817 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49817 have ranged from $931 to $987, with a 5-year average of $960. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 49817 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49817 averages $943/yr, 24% below that figure, ranking #807 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.