ZIP 51246 · Lyon County

Rock Rapids, IA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 51246, Rock Rapids, Iowa averages $1,526/yr.

31.8%
Loss ratio
0.27%
Nonrenewal rate
#418 of 580
Iowa rank
9
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Rock Rapids, IA sits #13,248 nationally on average premium ($1,526) versus #20,841 on nonrenewal rate (0.27%).

$1,526
Avg premium (2022)
#13,248
of 25,593 on premium
#20,841
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
48th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

B+
PlainInsure Livability Score
75/100
51246 - Rock Rapids, 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 C-
$1,526/yr
Avg premium, 52nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A-
19.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
79.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 51246's premium sits nationally

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

$1,526 Lower than most lower than 52% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 51246. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Iowa, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 51246; crosshairs: Iowa averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1185.1$1531.0$1877.0$2222.9$2568.80.1%0.9%1.7%2.5%3.3%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 52172 · Waukon $1,248/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 52032 · Bernard $1,340/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 52729 · Calamus $1,372/yr · 2.04%
  • ZIP 52340 · Tiffin $1,399/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 52302 · Marion $1,415/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 52638 · Middletown $1,432/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 52591 · Sigourney $1,447/yr · 1.78%
  • ZIP 52247 · Kalona $1,464/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 52761 · Muscatine $1,482/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 50173 · Montour $1,490/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 50010 · Ames $1,500/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 52249 · Keystone $1,508/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 50157 · Malcom $1,517/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 52317 · North Liberty $1,524/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 51246 · Rock Rapids (this ZIP) $1,526/yr · 0.27%
  • ZIP 51031 · Le Mars $1,533/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 50464 · Plymouth $1,544/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 52064 · Miles $1,551/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 51001 · Akron $1,558/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 50604 · Aplington $1,566/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 51003 · Alton $1,571/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 52069 · Preston $1,580/yr · 1.63%
  • ZIP 50021 · Ankeny $1,586/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 50211 · Norwalk $1,594/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 52213 · Center Point $1,599/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 52556 · Fairfield $1,605/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 51331 · Arnolds Park $1,613/yr · 0.21%
  • ZIP 52565 · Keosauqua $1,618/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 50154 · Mc Callsburg $1,631/yr · 2.82%
  • ZIP 52329 · Rowley $1,637/yr · 2.17%
  • ZIP 52590 · Seymour $1,645/yr · 2.90%
  • ZIP 52722 · Bettendorf $1,649/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 51445 · Ida Grove $1,660/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 50162 · Melbourne $1,669/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 50075 · Ellsworth $1,682/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 50273 · Winterset $1,688/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 50278 · Zearing $1,701/yr · 2.13%
  • ZIP 52346 · Van Horne $1,707/yr · 1.94%
  • ZIP 50171 · Montezuma $1,720/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 50140 · Lamoni $1,731/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 52076 · Strawberry Point $1,745/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 51028 · Kingsley $1,773/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 50446 · Joice $1,811/yr · 1.92%
  • ZIP 50864 · Villisca $1,832/yr · 2.12%
  • ZIP 50627 · Eldora $1,847/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 51108 · Sioux City $1,880/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 51024 · Hinton $1,912/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 50214 · Otley $2,020/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 50146 · Linden $2,180/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 51355 · Okoboji $2,506/yr · 0.28%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,526/yr
Near-median premium
+11.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.8%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.43%
Avg severity: $7,537
Nonrenewal Rate
0.27%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-81.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51246 (Rock Rapids, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 51246 (Rock Rapids, IA) at $1,526 per year for 2022 across approximately 9 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 14% below that mark and lands in the 48th national percentile. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #418 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Clarence (ZIP 52216) at $1,527, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 51246 shows a 31.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 6.43% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,537. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.27% in this ZIP, a drop of 81.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 51246 costs have risen 11.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,371 to a high of $1,528, an annualized rate of +2.7% per year.

Lower-band NRI for Lyon County: 19.2 (Very Low), 19th percentile nationally, #87/100 in Iowa (51% below 39.5). Hazard label: Hail. Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 79.4. FEMA NRI is not the FIO premium table.

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 51246 Compares

vs National Average
$1,526 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,526 vs $1,629
6% below state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51246, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,526
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51246.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,371 -
2019 $1,430 +4.3%
2020 $1,455 +1.7%
2021 $1,528 +5.0%
2022 $1,526 -0.1%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 51246 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,462
Premium Range
$1,371 - $1,528
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Lyon County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 51246 via FIPS 19119. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
19.2
Very Low · 19th national percentile
In-state county rank
#87
of 100 Iowa counties · state mean 39.5
Top mapped hazard
Hail
Expected annual loss $2,526,170

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 79.4

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 51246's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

ZIP 51246's county NRI is 19.2 (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 ($1,526/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.27% 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 51246?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 51246 (Rock Rapids, IA) averages $1,526 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 48th percentile, #418 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +11.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rock Rapids, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 51246: a claims frequency of 6.43%, a loss ratio of 31.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.27%, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51246 compared to the national average?
At $1,526/yr, ZIP 51246 runs 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 48th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51246?
ZIP 51246 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.27% in Iowa, a drop of 81.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51246 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 51246 runs $1,371-$1,528 (5-year average $1,462). The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 51246 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51246 runs 6% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,526/yr), ranking #418 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 51246?
County NRI 19.2 (Very Low) covers ZIP 51246 via Lyon County FIPS 19119. In-state rank #87 of 100; national percentile 19th; hazard Hail.

What to do with ZIP 51246

This ZIP's premiums run at the 48th 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.