ZIP 54629 · Buffalo County

Fountain City, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 54629, Fountain City, Wisconsin.

166.6%
Loss ratio
0.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#143 of 718
Wisconsin rank
9
Policies

The verdict

At $1,360/yr, Fountain City, WI (ZIP 54629) sits in the 36th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 23% below the U.S. average.

$1,360
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
+14.3%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,360/yr
+14.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
166.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
13.92%
Avg severity: $16,272
Nonrenewal Rate
0.51%
-42.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54629 (Fountain City, WI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 54629 (Fountain City, WI) runs $1,360 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 9 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 54629 in the 36th percentile, 23% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Wisconsin homeowners pay $1,224 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (above), ranking #143 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is West Salem (ZIP 54669) at $1,361, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 166.6%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 54629. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 13.92%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,272. Insurers decline to renew 0.51% of policies in ZIP 54629 at expiration, a drop of 42.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 14.3% through 2022, ranging $1,189 to $1,360 with a 5-year average of $1,260, an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 54629 Compares

vs National Average
$1,360 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,360 vs $1,224
11% above state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54629, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,360
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54629.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,189 -
2019 $1,229 +3.3%
2020 $1,220 -0.7%
2021 $1,302 +6.7%
2022 $1,360 +4.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,260
Premium Range
$1,189 - $1,360
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 54629

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 54629?
ZIP 54629 (Fountain City, WI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,360 per year as of 2022 (36th percentile, #143 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin). Premiums have changed +14.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fountain City, WI?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 54629: a claims frequency of 13.92% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.51%, against a loss ratio above 100% (166.6%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54629 compared to the national average?
At $1,360/yr, ZIP 54629 runs 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54629?
ZIP 54629 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.51% in Wisconsin, a drop of 42.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54629 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 54629 have ranged from $1,189 to $1,360, with a 5-year average of $1,260. The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 54629 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 54629 has an average premium of $1,360/yr compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224/yr. This ZIP is 11% above the state average, ranking #143 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.