ZIP 51355 · Dickinson County

Okoboji, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51355, Okoboji, Iowa.

32.5%
Loss ratio
0.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#1 of 580
Iowa rank
141
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Okoboji, IA (ZIP 51355) runs $2,506/yr on average: the 89th percentile nationally and 41% above the U.S. average.

$2,506
Avg premium (2022)
+41%
vs U.S. average
+5.1%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,506/yr
+5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.67%
Avg severity: $14,367
Nonrenewal Rate
0.28%
-57.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51355 (Okoboji, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 51355 (Okoboji, IA) at $2,506 per year for 2022 across approximately 141 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 51355 comes in 41% above, the 89th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 54% above, ranking #1 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Cumming (ZIP 50061) at $2,428, 3% below this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 32.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 51355. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.67%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,367. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.28% in this ZIP, a drop of 57.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 51355 costs have risen 5.1% since 2018, from a low of $2,340 to a high of $2,506, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 51355 Compares

vs National Average
$2,506 vs $1,776
41% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$2,506 vs $1,629
54% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51355, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450$2,500$2,550 20182019202020212022 $2,506
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51355.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,385 -
2019 $2,364 -0.9%
2020 $2,340 -1.0%
2021 $2,486 +6.3%
2022 $2,506 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,416
Premium Range
$2,340 - $2,506
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51355

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 51355 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Iowa compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Iowa overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 51355?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 51355 (Okoboji, IA): $2,506/year as of 2022, the 89th national percentile, #1 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Okoboji, IA?
In ZIP 51355, insurers report a 32.5% loss ratio, a 5.67% claims frequency, and a 0.28% nonrenewal rate, the 89th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51355 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51355 premiums of $2,506/yr are 41% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51355?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51355 is 0.28%, a drop of 57.8% over the past 5 years in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51355 over 5 years?
ZIP 51355 premiums spanned $2,340 to $2,506 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,416. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 51355 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51355 runs 54% above the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $2,506/yr), ranking #1 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.