ZIP 50250 Insurance Data

Stuart, Iowa · Guthrie County · 8 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,702/yr
+10.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
251.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
37.04%
Avg severity: $11,571
Nonrenewal Rate
1.11%
+141.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50250 (Stuart, IA)

ZIP 50250 (Stuart, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,702 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. That is 4% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 60th percentile nationally. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 5% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50250 is 251.8%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 37.04%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,571. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.11% in this ZIP, a rise of 141.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 50250 have risen by 10.9%, ranging from $1,535 to $1,722 with a five-year average of $1,633 — an annualized rate of +2.6% per year. 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 50250 Compares

vs National Average
$1,702 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,702 vs $1,629
5% above state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,535
2019 $1,582 +3.1%
2020 $1,622 +2.6%
2021 $1,722 +6.1%
2022 $1,702 -1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,633
Premium Range
$1,535 - $1,722
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 50250?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 50250 (Stuart, IA) is $1,702 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +10.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Stuart, IA?
Key factors include claims frequency (37.04% in this ZIP), loss ratio (251.8%), and nonrenewal rates (1.11%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50250 compared to the national average?
ZIP 50250 premiums of $1,702/yr are 4% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50250?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50250 is 1.11%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +141.1% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50250 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 50250 have ranged from $1,535 to $1,722, with a 5-year average of $1,633. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 50250 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50250 has an average premium of $1,702/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 5% above the state average.

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