ZIP 54756 · Buffalo County

Nelson, WI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 54756, Nelson, Wisconsin averages $1,318/yr.

62.5%
Loss ratio
#195 of 718
Wisconsin rank
4
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Nelson, WI (ZIP 54756) runs $1,318/yr on average: the 33rd percentile nationally and 26% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,318
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+11.8%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
68/100
54756 - Nelson, 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-
$1,318/yr
Avg premium, 67th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A
14.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
46.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 54756's premium sits nationally

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

$1,318 Lower than most lower than 67% 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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,318/yr
Below-median premium
+11.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
62.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
9.47%
Avg severity: $8,703
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54756 (Nelson, WI)

Homeowners in ZIP 54756 (Nelson, WI) pay an average of $1,318 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 26% below that mark and lands in the 33rd national percentile. Against Wisconsin's average of $1,224, ZIP 54756 is 8% above, ranking #195 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Brookfield (ZIP 53005) at $1,318, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 62.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 54756. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 9.47%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,703.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 54756 have risen by 11.8%, ranging from $1,179 to $1,344 with a five-year average of $1,259, an annualized rate of +2.8% per year.

Lower-band NRI for Buffalo County: 14.5 (Very Low), 15th percentile nationally, #69/72 in Wisconsin (75% below 59.1). Hazard label: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 18.9 · Community Resilience 46.4. FEMA NRI is not the FIO premium table.

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 54756 Compares

vs National Average
$1,318 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,318 vs $1,224
8% above state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54756, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,318
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54756.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,179 -
2019 $1,241 +5.3%
2020 $1,215 -2.2%
2021 $1,344 +10.6%
2022 $1,318 -1.9%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 54756, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,259
Premium Range
$1,179 - $1,344
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Buffalo County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 54756 via FIPS 55011. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
14.5
Very Low · 15th national percentile
In-state county rank
#69
of 72 Wisconsin counties · state mean 59.1
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $1,375,632

Social Vulnerability Index 18.9 · Community Resilience 46.4

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 54756's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 54756 in Buffalo County (NRI 14.5, 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 ($1,318/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 54756?
At the 33rd percentile nationally, #195 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin, ZIP 54756 (Nelson, WI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,318 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +11.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Nelson, WI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 54756: claims frequency (9.47%), loss ratio (62.5%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 33rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54756 compared to the national average?
At $1,318/yr, ZIP 54756 runs 26% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 33rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54756?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54756 is N/A in Wisconsin.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54756 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 54756 runs $1,179-$1,344 (5-year average $1,259). The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 54756 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
The Wisconsin state average is $1,224/yr; ZIP 54756 averages $1,318/yr, 8% above that figure, ranking #195 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 54756?
County NRI 14.5 (Very Low) covers ZIP 54756 via Buffalo County FIPS 55011. In-state rank #69 of 72; national percentile 15th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 54756

This ZIP's premiums run at the 33rd 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.