ZIP 52726 · Scott County

Blue Grass, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52726, Blue Grass, Iowa.

81.2%
Loss ratio
0.09%
Nonrenewal rate
#219 of 580
Iowa rank
47
Policies

The verdict

Blue Grass, IA (ZIP 52726) averages $1,648/yr for homeowners insurance, 7% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally.

$1,648
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
+12.8%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,648/yr
+12.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
81.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.57%
Avg severity: $24,035
Nonrenewal Rate
0.09%
-93.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52726 (Blue Grass, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 52726 (Blue Grass, IA) at $1,648 per year for 2022 across approximately 47 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 52726 comes in 7% below, the 57th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #219 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Larchwood (ZIP 51241) at $1,648, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 52726 shows a 81.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.57%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,035. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.09%, a drop of 93.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 52726 have risen by 12.8%, ranging from $1,461 to $1,648 with a five-year average of $1,543, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 52726 Compares

vs National Average
$1,648 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,648 vs $1,629
1% above state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52726, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,648
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52726.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,461 -
2019 $1,476 +1.0%
2020 $1,526 +3.4%
2021 $1,603 +5.0%
2022 $1,648 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,543
Premium Range
$1,461 - $1,648
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52726

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

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 52726?
At the 57th percentile nationally, #219 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 52726 (Blue Grass, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,648 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +12.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Blue Grass, IA?
In ZIP 52726, insurers report a 81.2% loss ratio, a 5.57% claims frequency, and a 0.09% nonrenewal rate, the 57th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52726 compared to the national average?
At $1,648/yr, ZIP 52726 runs 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52726?
Insurers decline to renew 0.09% of policies in ZIP 52726 in Iowa, a drop of 93.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52726 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 52726 have ranged from $1,461 to $1,648, with a 5-year average of $1,543. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 52726 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 52726 runs 1% above the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,648/yr), ranking #219 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.