ZIP 52157 · Clayton County

Mc Gregor, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52157, Mc Gregor, Iowa.

3.8%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#408 of 580
Iowa rank
12
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 52157 (Mc Gregor, IA) homeowners insurance averages $1,533/yr, 49th percentile nationally, 14% below the U.S. norm.

$1,533
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
+17.0%
since 2018
49th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,533/yr
+17.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.92%
Avg severity: $2,010
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
-54.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52157 (Mc Gregor, IA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 52157 (Mc Gregor, IA) runs $1,533 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 12 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 14% below that mark and lands in the 49th national percentile. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (below), ranking #408 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Le Mars (ZIP 51031) at $1,533, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 3.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 52157. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.92%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,010. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.42% in this ZIP, a drop of 54.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 52157 premiums risen 17.0%, spanning $1,310 to $1,533 (five-year average: $1,397), an annualized rate of +4.0% 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 52157 Compares

vs National Average
$1,533 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,533 vs $1,629
6% below state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52157, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,533
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52157.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,310 -
2019 $1,369 +4.5%
2020 $1,373 +0.3%
2021 $1,400 +2.0%
2022 $1,533 +9.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,397
Premium Range
$1,310 - $1,533
Annual Change Rate
+4.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52157

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 52157 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Iowa's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Iowa overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 52157?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 52157 (Mc Gregor, IA) averages $1,533 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 49th percentile, #408 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +17.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mc Gregor, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 52157: a claims frequency of 2.92%, a loss ratio of 3.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.42%, placing this ZIP in the 49th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52157 compared to the national average?
At $1,533/yr, ZIP 52157 runs 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 49th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52157?
ZIP 52157 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.42% in Iowa, a drop of 54.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52157 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 52157 runs $1,310-$1,533 (5-year average $1,397). The annualized change rate is +4.0% per year.
How does ZIP 52157 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 52157 runs 6% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,533/yr), ranking #408 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.