ZIP 53518 · Richland County

Blue River, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 53518, Blue River, Wisconsin.

44.1%
Loss ratio
0.78%
Nonrenewal rate
#329 of 718
Wisconsin rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Blue River, WI (ZIP 53518) averages $1,222/yr for homeowners insurance, 31% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally.

$1,222
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+11.3%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,222/yr
+11.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.56%
Avg severity: $34,462
Nonrenewal Rate
0.78%
+63.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 53518 (Blue River, WI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 53518 (Blue River, WI) runs $1,222 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 31% below that mark and lands in the 25th national percentile. Against Wisconsin's average of $1,224, ZIP 53518 is 0% below, ranking #329 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is La Crosse (ZIP 54601) at $1,221, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 44.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 53518. 1.56% of policies in ZIP 53518 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $34,462. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.78% in this ZIP, a rise of 63.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 53518 premiums risen 11.3%, spanning $1,098 to $1,222 (five-year average: $1,163), an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 53518 Compares

vs National Average
$1,222 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,222 vs $1,224
0% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 53518, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,222
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 53518.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,098 -
2019 $1,145 +4.3%
2020 $1,140 -0.4%
2021 $1,210 +6.1%
2022 $1,222 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,163
Premium Range
$1,098 - $1,222
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 53518

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 53518?
At the 25th percentile nationally, #329 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin, ZIP 53518 (Blue River, WI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,222 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +11.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Blue River, WI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 53518: claims frequency (1.56%), loss ratio (44.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.78%), together placing this ZIP at the 25th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 53518 compared to the national average?
ZIP 53518 premiums of $1,222/yr are 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 25th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53518?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53518 is 0.78%, a rise of 63.3% over the past 5 years in Wisconsin.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 53518 over 5 years?
ZIP 53518 premiums spanned $1,098 to $1,222 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,163. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 53518 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 53518 runs 0% below the Wisconsin state average ($1,224/yr vs this ZIP's $1,222/yr), ranking #329 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin 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.