ZIP 54521 · Vilas County

Eagle River, WI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 54521, Eagle River, Wisconsin averages $1,238/yr.

43.3%
Loss ratio
0.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#307 of 718
Wisconsin rank
12
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Eagle River, WI sits #18,870 nationally on average premium ($1,238) versus #13,868 on nonrenewal rate (0.74%).

$1,238
Avg premium (2022)
#18,870
of 25,593 on premium
#13,868
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
26th
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
59/100
54521 - Eagle River, WI

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 B
$1,238/yr
Avg premium, 74th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
63.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C+
62.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 54521's premium sits nationally

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

$1,238 Lower than most lower than 74% 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 54521. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Wisconsin, 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 54521; crosshairs: Wisconsin averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$731.8$1088.2$1444.7$1801.1$2157.60.1%0.7%1.3%1.9%2.5%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 54542 · Long Lake $797/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 54302 · Green Bay $914/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 54931 · Dale $960/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 54901 · Oshkosh $991/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 53007 · Butler $1,006/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 54566 · Wabeno $1,021/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 54311 · Green Bay $1,034/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 53404 · Racine $1,047/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 54896 · Winter $1,056/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 53093 · Waldo $1,070/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 53910 · Adams $1,081/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 54245 · Valders $1,093/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 54526 · Glen Flora $1,099/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 53963 · Waupun $1,109/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 54942 · Greenville $1,119/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 53035 · Iron Ridge $1,129/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 53013 · Cedar Grove $1,138/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 54547 · Mercer $1,148/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 54126 · Greenleaf $1,154/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 54456 · Neillsville $1,162/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 54937 · Fond Du Lac $1,174/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 53151 · New Berlin $1,179/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 54426 · Edgar $1,190/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 54664 · Viola $1,197/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 54768 · Stanley $1,209/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 53518 · Blue River $1,222/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 54412 · Auburndale $1,235/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 54521 · Eagle River (this ZIP) $1,238/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 53926 · Dalton $1,243/yr · 1.75%
  • ZIP 54475 · Rudolph $1,248/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 54701 · Eau Claire $1,257/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 54448 · Marathon $1,268/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 53930 · Endeavor $1,276/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 54661 · Trempealeau $1,289/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 54155 · Oneida $1,299/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 54734 · Downing $1,312/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 54829 · Cumberland $1,324/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 53503 · Arena $1,336/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 53126 · Franksville $1,349/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 54849 · Lake Nebagamon $1,359/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 53502 · Albany $1,373/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 53565 · Mineral Point $1,391/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 54540 · Land O Lakes $1,415/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 54211 · Ephraim $1,433/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 53807 · Cuba City $1,459/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 54005 · Clear Lake $1,490/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 53717 · Madison $1,546/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 53206 · Milwaukee $1,599/yr · 2.43%
  • ZIP 53561 · Merrimac $1,719/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 53125 · Fontana $2,093/yr · 0.27%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,238/yr
Below-median premium
+3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.3%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.87%
Avg severity: $9,119
Nonrenewal Rate
0.74%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+50.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54521 (Eagle River, WI)

Homeowners in ZIP 54521 (Eagle River, WI) pay an average of $1,238 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 12 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 54521 comes in 30% below, the 26th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Wisconsin homeowners pay $1,224 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (above), ranking #307 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Madison (ZIP 53718) at $1,238, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 54521 shows a 43.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.87% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,119. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.74%, a rise of 50.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 54521 premiums risen 3.0%, spanning $1,202 to $1,251 (five-year average: $1,225), an annualized rate of +0.8% per year.

For ZIP 54521, county-level FEMA NRI is 63.3 in Vilas - middle of the national distribution (63rd percentile) and #35 among 72 Wisconsin counties. Top hazard on the index: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 68.9 · Community Resilience 62.7.

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 54521 Compares

vs National Average
$1,238 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,238 vs $1,224
1% above state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54521, 2018–2022

$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260 20182019202020212022 $1,238
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54521.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,202 -
2019 $1,207 +0.4%
2020 $1,227 +1.7%
2021 $1,251 +2.0%
2022 $1,238 -1.1%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 54521, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,225
Premium Range
$1,202 - $1,251
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Vilas County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 54521 via FIPS 55125. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
63.3
Relatively Low · 63rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#35
of 72 Wisconsin counties · state mean 59.1
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $8,835,950

Social Vulnerability Index 68.9 · Community Resilience 62.7

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 54521 in Vilas County (NRI 63.3, hazard Cold Wave), both outside Wisconsin. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,238/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.74% 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 54521?
ZIP 54521 (Eagle River, WI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,238 per year as of 2022 (26th percentile, #307 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin). Premiums have changed +3.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Eagle River, WI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 54521: a claims frequency of 5.87%, a loss ratio of 43.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.74%, placing this ZIP in the 26th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54521 compared to the national average?
ZIP 54521 premiums of $1,238/yr are 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 26th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54521?
ZIP 54521 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.74% in Wisconsin, a rise of 50.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54521 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 54521 have ranged from $1,202 to $1,251, with a 5-year average of $1,225. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 54521 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 54521 has an average premium of $1,238/yr compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #307 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 54521?
Vilas County scores 63.3 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 63rd percentile nationally and #35 of 72 Wisconsin counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 54521

This ZIP's premiums run at the 26th 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.