ZIP 54669 Insurance Data

West Salem, Wisconsin · La Crosse County · 57 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,361/yr
+17.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
96.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.79%
Avg severity: $14,866
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
+79.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54669 (West Salem, WI)

ZIP 54669 (West Salem, WI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,361 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 57 reported policies. That is 23% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally. Compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224, this ZIP runs 11% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 54669 is 96.0%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 8.79%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,866. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.65% in this ZIP, a rise of 79.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 54669 have risen by 17.4%, ranging from $1,150 to $1,361 with a five-year average of $1,252 — an annualized rate of +4.1% per year. 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 54669 Compares

vs National Average
$1,361 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,361 vs $1,224
11% above state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,159
2019 $1,150 -0.8%
2020 $1,247 +8.5%
2021 $1,345 +7.8%
2022 $1,361 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,252
Premium Range
$1,150 - $1,361
Annual Change Rate
+4.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 54669?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 54669 (West Salem, WI) is $1,361 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +17.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Salem, WI?
Key factors include claims frequency (8.79% in this ZIP), loss ratio (96.0%), and nonrenewal rates (0.65%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54669 compared to the national average?
ZIP 54669 premiums of $1,361/yr are 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54669?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54669 is 0.65%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +79.5% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54669 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 54669 have ranged from $1,150 to $1,361, with a 5-year average of $1,252. The annualized change rate is +4.1% per year.
How does ZIP 54669 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 54669 has an average premium of $1,361/yr compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224/yr. This ZIP is 11% above the state average.

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