ZIP 51526 · Pottawattamie County

Crescent, IA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 51526, Crescent, Iowa averages $2,148/yr.

20.5%
Loss ratio
1.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#13 of 580
Iowa rank
16
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Crescent, IA sits #5,020 nationally on average premium ($2,148) versus #5,406 on nonrenewal rate (1.46%).

$2,148
Avg premium (2022)
#5,020
of 25,593 on premium
#5,406
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
80th
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

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
31/100
51526 - Crescent, 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
$2,148/yr
Avg premium, 20th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
80.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
69.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 51526's premium sits nationally

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

$2,148 Higher than most more expensive than 80% 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 51526. 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 51526; 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 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 51526 · Crescent (this ZIP) $2,148/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 50146 · Linden $2,180/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 51355 · Okoboji $2,506/yr · 0.28%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,148/yr
Above-median premium
+10.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.5%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.64%
Avg severity: $12,066
Nonrenewal Rate
1.46%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+76.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51526 (Crescent, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 51526 (Crescent, IA) at $2,148 per year for 2022 across approximately 16 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 51526 comes in 21% above, the 80th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 51526 is 32% above, ranking #13 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Ellston (ZIP 50074) at $2,122, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 20.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 51526. About 3.64% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,066. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.46%, a rise of 76.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 51526 costs have risen 10.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,939 to a high of $2,148, an annualized rate of +2.6% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 51526's county (Pottawattamie): score 80.4, rating Relatively Low, hazard Tornado. That is #6 of 100 Iowa counties and the 80th national percentile (104% above the 39.5 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 21.9 · Community Resilience 69.2. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 51526 Compares

vs National Average
$2,148 vs $1,776
21% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$2,148 vs $1,629
32% above state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51526, 2018–2022

$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,148
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51526.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,939 -
2019 $1,949 +0.5%
2020 $2,012 +3.2%
2021 $2,071 +2.9%
2022 $2,148 +3.7%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 51526, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,024
Premium Range
$1,939 - $2,148
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Pottawattamie County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 51526 via FIPS 19155. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
80.4
Relatively Low · 80th national percentile
In-state county rank
#6
of 100 Iowa counties · state mean 39.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $14,209,856

Social Vulnerability Index 21.9 · Community Resilience 69.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Pottawattamie County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 51526 in Pottawattamie County (NRI 80.4, hazard Tornado), both outside Iowa. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,148/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.46% 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 51526?
ZIP 51526 (Crescent, IA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,148 per year as of 2022, in the 80th percentile nationally, #13 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +10.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Crescent, IA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 51526: claims frequency (3.64%), loss ratio (20.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.46%), together placing this ZIP at the 80th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51526 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51526 premiums of $2,148/yr are 21% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 80th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51526?
Insurers decline to renew 1.46% of policies in ZIP 51526 in Iowa, a rise of 76.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51526 over 5 years?
ZIP 51526 premiums spanned $1,939 to $2,148 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,024. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 51526 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51526 has an average premium of $2,148/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 32% above the state average, ranking #13 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 51526?
Pottawattamie County scores 80.4 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 80th percentile nationally and #6 of 100 Iowa counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 51526

This ZIP's premiums run at the 80th 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.