ZIP 51450 · Sac County

Lake View, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51450, Lake View, Iowa.

88.1%
Loss ratio
0.76%
Nonrenewal rate
#255 of 580
Iowa rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Lake View, IA (ZIP 51450) averages $1,623/yr for homeowners insurance, 9% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally.

$1,623
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+7.5%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,623/yr
+7.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
88.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.46%
Avg severity: $22,120
Nonrenewal Rate
0.76%
+70.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51450 (Lake View, IA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 51450 (Lake View, IA) runs $1,623 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 10 reported policies. That is 9% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 0% (below), ranking #255 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Dumont (ZIP 50625) at $1,623, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 51450 is 88.1%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,120. Insurers decline to renew 0.76% of policies in ZIP 51450 at expiration, a rise of 70.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 7.5% through 2022, ranging $1,510 to $1,641 with a 5-year average of $1,578, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 51450 Compares

vs National Average
$1,623 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,623 vs $1,629
0% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51450, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,623
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51450.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,510 -
2019 $1,571 +4.0%
2020 $1,545 -1.7%
2021 $1,641 +6.2%
2022 $1,623 -1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,578
Premium Range
$1,510 - $1,641
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51450

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 51450 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 51450?
ZIP 51450 (Lake View, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,623 per year as of 2022 (55th percentile, #255 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +7.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lake View, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 51450: a claims frequency of 6.46%, a loss ratio of 88.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.76%, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51450 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 51450 lands in the 55th percentile: its $1,623/yr average is 9% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51450?
Insurers decline to renew 0.76% of policies in ZIP 51450 in Iowa, a rise of 70.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51450 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 51450 runs $1,510-$1,641 (5-year average $1,578). The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 51450 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 51450 averages $1,623/yr, 0% below that figure, ranking #255 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.