ZIP 50173 · Tama County

Montour, IA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 50173, Montour, Iowa averages $1,490/yr.

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

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Montour, IA sits #13,952 nationally on average premium ($1,490) versus #4,248 on nonrenewal rate (1.64%).

$1,490
Avg premium (2022)
#13,952
of 25,593 on premium
#4,248
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
45th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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
50/100
50173 - Montour, IA

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 C
$1,490/yr
Avg premium, 55th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
45.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
65.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 50173's premium sits nationally

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

$1,490 Lower than most lower than 55% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 50173. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Iowa, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 50173; crosshairs: Iowa averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1185.1$1531.0$1877.0$2222.9$2568.80.1%0.9%1.7%2.5%3.3%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 52172 · Waukon $1,248/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 52032 · Bernard $1,340/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 52729 · Calamus $1,372/yr · 2.04%
  • ZIP 52340 · Tiffin $1,399/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 52302 · Marion $1,415/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 52638 · Middletown $1,432/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 52591 · Sigourney $1,447/yr · 1.78%
  • ZIP 52247 · Kalona $1,464/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 52761 · Muscatine $1,482/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 50173 · Montour (this ZIP) $1,490/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 50010 · Ames $1,500/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 52249 · Keystone $1,508/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 50157 · Malcom $1,517/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 52317 · North Liberty $1,524/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 51031 · Le Mars $1,533/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 50464 · Plymouth $1,544/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 52064 · Miles $1,551/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 51001 · Akron $1,558/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 50604 · Aplington $1,566/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 51003 · Alton $1,571/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 52069 · Preston $1,580/yr · 1.63%
  • ZIP 50021 · Ankeny $1,586/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 50211 · Norwalk $1,594/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 52213 · Center Point $1,599/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 52556 · Fairfield $1,605/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 51331 · Arnolds Park $1,613/yr · 0.21%
  • ZIP 52565 · Keosauqua $1,618/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 50154 · Mc Callsburg $1,631/yr · 2.82%
  • ZIP 52329 · Rowley $1,637/yr · 2.17%
  • ZIP 52590 · Seymour $1,645/yr · 2.90%
  • ZIP 52722 · Bettendorf $1,649/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 51445 · Ida Grove $1,660/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 50162 · Melbourne $1,669/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 50075 · Ellsworth $1,682/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 50273 · Winterset $1,688/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 50278 · Zearing $1,701/yr · 2.13%
  • ZIP 52346 · Van Horne $1,707/yr · 1.94%
  • ZIP 50171 · Montezuma $1,720/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 50140 · Lamoni $1,731/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 52076 · Strawberry Point $1,745/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 51028 · Kingsley $1,773/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 50446 · Joice $1,811/yr · 1.92%
  • ZIP 50864 · Villisca $1,832/yr · 2.12%
  • ZIP 50627 · Eldora $1,847/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 51108 · Sioux City $1,880/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 51024 · Hinton $1,912/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 50214 · Otley $2,020/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 50146 · Linden $2,180/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 51355 · Okoboji $2,506/yr · 0.28%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,490/yr
Near-median premium
+6.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
144.3%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.56%
Avg severity: $32,776
Nonrenewal Rate
1.64%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

Tama County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 45.3 (Relatively Low), the 45th national percentile and #31 of 100 Iowa counties (15% above the 39.5 state mean). Dominant hazard: Drought. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 57.2 · Community Resilience 65.1. 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 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%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 50173 (5 years)

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)

FEMA NRI context for Tama County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 50173 via FIPS 19171. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
45.3
Relatively Low · 45th national percentile
In-state county rank
#31
of 100 Iowa counties · state mean 39.5
Top mapped hazard
Drought
Expected annual loss $3,480,258

Social Vulnerability Index 57.2 · Community Resilience 65.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Cross-state peers for ZIP 50173: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Iowa. County hazard context (Tama, NRI 45.3) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,490/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.64% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 50173?
Tama County scores 45.3 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 45th percentile nationally and #31 of 100 Iowa counties. The index's top hazard label is Drought. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 50173

This ZIP's premiums run at the 45th 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.