ZIP 50173 · Tama County

Montour, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50173, Montour, Iowa.

144.3%
Loss ratio
1.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#468 of 580
Iowa rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Montour, IA (ZIP 50173) averages $1,490/yr for homeowners insurance, 16% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally.

$1,490
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+6.7%
since 2018
45th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,490/yr
+6.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
144.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.56%
Avg severity: $32,776
Nonrenewal Rate
1.64%
-8.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50173 (Montour, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 50173 (Montour, IA) at $1,490 per year for 2022 across approximately 8 reported policies. That is 16% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 45th percentile nationally. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #468 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Earlville (ZIP 52041) at $1,490, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50173 is 144.3%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 6.56% of policies in ZIP 50173 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $32,776. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.64%, a drop of 8.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 50173 have risen by 6.7%, ranging from $1,330 to $1,503 with a five-year average of $1,437, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 50173 Compares

vs National Average
$1,490 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,490 vs $1,629
9% below state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50173, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,490
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50173.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,397 -
2019 $1,330 -4.8%
2020 $1,463 +10.0%
2021 $1,503 +2.7%
2022 $1,490 -0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,437
Premium Range
$1,330 - $1,503
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50173

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

  • Compare ZIP 50173 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Iowa compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Iowa overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 50173?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 50173 (Montour, IA) averages $1,490 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 45th percentile, #468 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +6.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Montour, IA?
Insurers in ZIP 50173 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 144.3%, alongside a claims frequency of 6.56% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.64%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50173 compared to the national average?
At $1,490/yr, ZIP 50173 runs 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50173?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50173 is 1.64%, a drop of 8.2% over the past 5 years in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50173 over 5 years?
ZIP 50173 premiums spanned $1,330 to $1,503 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,437. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 50173 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50173 runs 9% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,490/yr), ranking #468 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa 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.