ZIP 54669 · La Crosse County

West Salem, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 54669, West Salem, Wisconsin.

96.0%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#142 of 718
Wisconsin rank
57
Policies

The verdict

West Salem, WI (ZIP 54669) averages $1,361/yr for homeowners insurance, 23% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally.

$1,361
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
+17.4%
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)
$1,361/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)

Homeowners in ZIP 54669 (West Salem, WI) pay an average of $1,361 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data 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. Against Wisconsin's average of $1,224, ZIP 54669 is 11% above, ranking #142 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Fountain City (ZIP 54629) at $1,360, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 54669 shows a 96.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. 8.79% of policies in ZIP 54669 file at least one claim in a given year, 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.

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 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

Average premium in ZIP 54669, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,361
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54669.
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)

What this means for ZIP 54669

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 54669 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Wisconsin compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Wisconsin overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 54669?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 54669 (West Salem, WI) averages $1,361 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 36th percentile, #142 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +17.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Salem, WI?
In ZIP 54669, insurers report a 96.0% loss ratio, a 8.79% claims frequency, and a 0.65% nonrenewal rate, the 36th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54669 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 54669 lands in the 36th percentile: its $1,361/yr average is 23% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54669?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54669 is 0.65%, a rise of 79.5% over the past 5 years in Wisconsin.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54669 over 5 years?
ZIP 54669 premiums spanned $1,150 to $1,361 across the 2018-2022 window, 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, ranking #142 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.