ZIP 50250 · Guthrie County

Stuart, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50250, Stuart, Iowa.

251.8%
Loss ratio
1.11%
Nonrenewal rate
#151 of 580
Iowa rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Stuart, IA (ZIP 50250) averages $1,702/yr for homeowners insurance, 4% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally.

$1,702
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
+10.9%
since 2018
60th
national percentile

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

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)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 50250 (Stuart, IA) at $1,702 per year for 2022 across approximately 8 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 50250 comes in 4% below, the 60th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 5% above, ranking #151 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Denver (ZIP 50622) at $1,702, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 251.8%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. 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. Insurers decline to renew 1.11% of policies in ZIP 50250 at expiration, a rise of 141.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-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.

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 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

Average premium in ZIP 50250, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,702
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50250.
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)

What this means for ZIP 50250

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

  • Compare ZIP 50250 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 50250?
At the 60th percentile nationally, #151 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 50250 (Stuart, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,702 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Stuart, IA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 50250: a claims frequency of 37.04% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.11%, against a loss ratio above 100% (251.8%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50250 compared to the national average?
At $1,702/yr, ZIP 50250 runs 4% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50250?
Insurers decline to renew 1.11% of policies in ZIP 50250 in Iowa, a rise of 141.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50250 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50250 runs $1,535-$1,722 (5-year average $1,633). The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 50250 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50250 runs 5% above the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,702/yr), ranking #151 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.