ZIP 54561 · Vilas County

Star Lake, WI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 54561, Star Lake, Wisconsin averages $1,189/yr.

26.3%
Loss ratio
#377 of 718
Wisconsin rank

The verdict

ZIP 54561 (Star Lake, WI) homeowners insurance averages $1,189/yr, 22nd percentile nationally, 33% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,189
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+0.5%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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
54561 - Star Lake, 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+
$1,189/yr
Avg premium, 78th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
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 54561's premium sits nationally

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

$1,189 Among the lowest lower than 78% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,189/yr
Below-median premium
+0.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.3%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.84%
Avg severity: $11,014
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54561 (Star Lake, WI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 54561 (Star Lake, WI) runs $1,189 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking. That is 33% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 22nd percentile nationally. The Wisconsin statewide average is $1,224 per year; this ZIP sits 3% below that figure, ranking #377 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Irma (ZIP 54442) at $1,189, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 54561 is 26.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.84% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,014.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.5% through 2022, ranging $1,172 to $1,227 with a 5-year average of $1,190, an annualized rate of +0.1% per year.

Vilas County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 63.3 (Relatively Low), the 63rd national percentile and #35 of 72 Wisconsin counties (7% above the 59.1 state mean). Dominant hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 68.9 · Community Resilience 62.7. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 54561 Compares

vs National Average
$1,189 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,189 vs $1,224
3% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54561, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,189
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54561.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,183 -
2019 $1,179 -0.3%
2020 $1,172 -0.7%
2021 $1,227 +4.8%
2022 $1,189 -3.1%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 54561 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,190
Premium Range
$1,172 - $1,227
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Vilas County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 54561 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.

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 54561

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 54561 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 ($1,189/yr 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 54561?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 54561 (Star Lake, WI) averages $1,189 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 22nd percentile, #377 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +0.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Star Lake, WI?
In ZIP 54561, insurers report a 26.3% loss ratio, a 2.84% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54561 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 54561 lands in the 22nd percentile: its $1,189/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54561?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 54561 in Wisconsin.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54561 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 54561 runs $1,172-$1,227 (5-year average $1,190). The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 54561 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 54561 runs 3% below the Wisconsin state average ($1,224/yr vs this ZIP's $1,189/yr), ranking #377 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 54561?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 54561 (Vilas) is 63.3 - #35/72 in Wisconsin, 63rd national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 54561

This ZIP's premiums run at the 22nd 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.