ZIP 51241 · Lyon County

Larchwood, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51241, Larchwood, Iowa.

622.0%
Loss ratio
0.54%
Nonrenewal rate
#218 of 580
Iowa rank
7
Policies

The verdict

At $1,648/yr, Larchwood, IA (ZIP 51241) sits in the 57th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 7% below the U.S. average.

$1,648
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
+1.9%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,648/yr
+1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
622.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
60.54%
Avg severity: $16,930
Nonrenewal Rate
0.54%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51241 (Larchwood, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 51241 (Larchwood, IA) pay an average of $1,648 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. That is 7% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 57th percentile nationally. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 1% above that figure, ranking #218 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Shenandoah (ZIP 51601) at $1,648, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 51241 is 622.0%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 60.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,930. Insurers decline to renew 0.54% of policies in ZIP 51241 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 51241 premiums risen 1.9%, spanning $1,583 to $1,695 (five-year average: $1,635), an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 51241 Compares

vs National Average
$1,648 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,648 vs $1,629
1% above state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51241, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,648
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51241.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,617 -
2019 $1,632 +0.9%
2020 $1,583 -3.0%
2021 $1,695 +7.0%
2022 $1,648 -2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,635
Premium Range
$1,583 - $1,695
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51241

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

  • Compare ZIP 51241 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Iowa's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Iowa overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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 51241?
ZIP 51241 (Larchwood, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,648 per year as of 2022 (57th percentile, #218 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Larchwood, IA?
Insurers in ZIP 51241 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 622.0%, alongside a claims frequency of 60.54% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.54%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51241 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51241 premiums of $1,648/yr are 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51241?
Insurers decline to renew 0.54% of policies in ZIP 51241 in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51241 over 5 years?
ZIP 51241 premiums spanned $1,583 to $1,695 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,635. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 51241 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51241 has an average premium of $1,648/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #218 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.