ZIP 51571 · Mills County

Silver City, IA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 51571, Silver City, Iowa averages $2,181/yr.

278.8%
Loss ratio
1.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#10 of 580
Iowa rank
5
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 51571 (Silver City, IA) is #4,764 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #4,392 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,181
Avg premium (2022)
#4,764
of 25,593 on premium
#4,392
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
81st
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

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
51/100
51571 - Silver City, 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
$2,181/yr
Avg premium, 19th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A-
18.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
80.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 51571's premium sits nationally

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

$2,181 Higher than most more expensive than 81% 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 51571. 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 51571; 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 50146 · Linden $2,180/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 51571 · Silver City (this ZIP) $2,181/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 51355 · Okoboji $2,506/yr · 0.28%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,181/yr
Above-median premium
-2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
278.8%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
31.45%
Avg severity: $19,331
Nonrenewal Rate
1.61%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51571 (Silver City, IA)

ZIP 51571 (Silver City, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,181 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 5 reported policies. That is 23% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 81st percentile nationally. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 51571 is 34% above, ranking #10 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Linden (ZIP 50146) at $2,180, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 51571 is 278.8%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 31.45%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,331. Insurers decline to renew 1.61% of policies in ZIP 51571 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 51571 premiums fallen 2.0%, spanning $1,983 to $2,226 (five-year average: $2,100), an annualized rate of -0.5% per year.

ZIP 51571 sits in Mills County, where FEMA's National Risk Index reads 18.5 - a lower-tercile score at the 18th national percentile (#88 of 100 Iowa counties). Top hazard: Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 80.8.

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 51571 Compares

vs National Average
$2,181 vs $1,776
23% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$2,181 vs $1,629
34% above state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51571, 2018–2022

$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,181
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51571.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,226 -
2019 $1,983 -10.9%
2020 $2,068 +4.3%
2021 $2,041 -1.3%
2022 $2,181 +6.8%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 51571

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,100
Premium Range
$1,983 - $2,226
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Mills County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 51571 via FIPS 19129. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
18.5
Very Low · 18th national percentile
In-state county rank
#88
of 100 Iowa counties · state mean 39.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $2,331,286

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 80.8

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a lower-NRI ZIP (Mills County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 51571 in Mills County (NRI 18.5, hazard Tornado), both outside Iowa. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,181/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.61% 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 51571?
ZIP 51571 (Silver City, IA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,181 per year as of 2022, in the 81st percentile nationally, #10 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed -2.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Silver City, IA?
Insurers in ZIP 51571 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 278.8%, alongside a claims frequency of 31.45% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.61%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51571 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51571 premiums of $2,181/yr are 23% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 81st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51571?
Insurers decline to renew 1.61% of policies in ZIP 51571 in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51571 over 5 years?
ZIP 51571 premiums spanned $1,983 to $2,226 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,100. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 51571 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 51571 averages $2,181/yr, 34% above that figure, ranking #10 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 51571?
Mills County scores 18.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 18th percentile nationally and #88 of 100 Iowa counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 51571

This ZIP's premiums run at the 81st 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.