ZIP 50568 · Buena Vista County

Newell, IA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 50568, Newell, Iowa averages $1,964/yr.

64.7%
Loss ratio
#30 of 580
Iowa rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 50568 (Newell, IA) homeowners insurance averages $1,964/yr, 74th percentile nationally, 11% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,964
Avg premium (2022)
+11%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+27.6%
since 2018
74th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
46/100
50568 - Newell, 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 F
$1,964/yr
Avg premium, 26th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C+
39.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C-
53.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 50568's premium sits nationally

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

$1,964 Around the middle lower than 26% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,964/yr
Above-median premium
+27.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.7%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
16.48%
Avg severity: $7,709
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50568 (Newell, IA)

ZIP 50568 (Newell, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,964 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 50568 in the 74th percentile, 11% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 21% (above), ranking #30 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Mondamin (ZIP 51557) at $1,964, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 50568 shows a 64.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 16.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,709.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 50568 have risen by 27.6%, ranging from $1,539 to $1,964 with a five-year average of $1,738, an annualized rate of +6.3% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Buena Vista County: score 39.3, rating Very Low, hazard Tornado. National percentile 39th; in-state rank #41/100; 1% below Iowa's 39.5 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 40.6 · Community Resilience 53.2.

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 50568 Compares

vs National Average
$1,964 vs $1,776
11% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,964 vs $1,629
21% above state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50568, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,964
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50568.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,539 -
2019 $1,647 +7.0%
2020 $1,766 +7.2%
2021 $1,774 +0.5%
2022 $1,964 +10.7%

2018-2022: premiums climbing +6.3%/yr

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,738
Premium Range
$1,539 - $1,964
Annual Change Rate
+6.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Buena Vista County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 50568 via FIPS 19021. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
39.3
Very Low · 39th national percentile
In-state county rank
#41
of 100 Iowa counties · state mean 39.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $2,901,060

Social Vulnerability Index 40.6 · Community Resilience 53.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 50568 (outside Iowa)

ZIP 50568's county NRI is 39.3 (Very Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Iowa containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,964/yr 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 50568?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 50568 (Newell, IA) averages $1,964 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 74th percentile, #30 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +27.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newell, IA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 50568: claims frequency (16.48%), loss ratio (64.7%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 74th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50568 compared to the national average?
At $1,964/yr, ZIP 50568 runs 11% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 74th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50568?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50568 is N/A in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50568 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50568 runs $1,539-$1,964 (5-year average $1,738). The annualized change rate is +6.3% per year.
How does ZIP 50568 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50568 has an average premium of $1,964/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 21% above the state average, ranking #30 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 50568?
Buena Vista County scores 39.3 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 39th percentile nationally and #41 of 100 Iowa counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 50568

This ZIP's premiums run at the 74th 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.