ZIP 51571 · Mills County

Silver City, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51571, Silver City, Iowa.

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

The verdict

ZIP 51571 (Silver City, IA) homeowners insurance averages $2,181/yr, 81st percentile nationally, 23% above the U.S. norm.

$2,181
Avg premium (2022)
+23%
vs U.S. average
-2.0%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,181/yr
-2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
278.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
31.45%
Avg severity: $19,331
Nonrenewal Rate
1.61%

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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 51571

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

  • Compare ZIP 51571 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Iowa compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Iowa overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 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.

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.