ZIP 50249 · Hamilton County

Stratford, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50249, Stratford, Iowa.

200.9%
Loss ratio
0.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#89 of 580
Iowa rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 50249 (Stratford, IA) homeowners insurance averages $1,785/yr, 65th percentile nationally, 1% above the U.S. norm.

$1,785
Avg premium (2022)
+1%
vs U.S. average
+14.3%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,785/yr
+14.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
200.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
16.00%
Avg severity: $22,415
Nonrenewal Rate
0.67%
-61.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50249 (Stratford, IA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 50249 (Stratford, IA) runs $1,785 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 50249 comes in 1% above, the 65th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 50249 is 10% above, ranking #89 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Ackworth (ZIP 50001) at $1,785, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50249 is 200.9%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 16.00% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,415. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.67% in this ZIP, a drop of 61.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 50249 premiums risen 14.3%, spanning $1,561 to $1,890 (five-year average: $1,710), an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 50249 Compares

vs National Average
$1,785 vs $1,776
1% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,785 vs $1,629
10% above state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50249, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,785
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50249.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,561 -
2019 $1,730 +10.8%
2020 $1,580 -8.7%
2021 $1,890 +19.6%
2022 $1,785 -5.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,710
Premium Range
$1,561 - $1,890
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50249

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

  • Put ZIP 50249 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Iowa's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Iowa overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that 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 50249?
At the 65th percentile nationally, #89 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 50249 (Stratford, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,785 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +14.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Stratford, IA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 50249: a claims frequency of 16.00% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.67%, against a loss ratio above 100% (200.9%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50249 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 50249 lands in the 65th percentile: its $1,785/yr average is 1% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50249?
ZIP 50249 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.67% in Iowa, a drop of 61.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50249 over 5 years?
ZIP 50249 premiums spanned $1,561 to $1,890 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,710. The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 50249 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50249 has an average premium of $1,785/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 10% above the state average, ranking #89 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.