ZIP 54766 · Chippewa County

Sheldon, WI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 54766, Sheldon, Wisconsin averages $1,187/yr.

65.4%
Loss ratio
#382 of 718
Wisconsin rank
5
Policies

The verdict

Sheldon, WI (ZIP 54766) averages $1,187/yr for homeowners insurance, 33% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally.

$1,187
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+16.4%
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
62/100
54766 - Sheldon, 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+
$1,187/yr
Avg premium, 78th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
67.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
82.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 54766's premium sits nationally

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

$1,187 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)
$1,187/yr
Below-median premium
+16.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
65.4%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.23%
Avg severity: $14,831
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54766 (Sheldon, WI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 54766 (Sheldon, WI) runs $1,187 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 5 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 54766 in the 22nd percentile, 33% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Wisconsin's average of $1,224, ZIP 54766 is 3% below, ranking #382 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Hortonville (ZIP 54944) at $1,187, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 65.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 5.23% of policies in ZIP 54766 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,831.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 16.4% through 2022, ranging $1,020 to $1,187 with a 5-year average of $1,095, an annualized rate of +3.9% per year.

FEMA NRI places Chippewa County in the upper risk band at 67.3 (Relatively Low): national 67th percentile, #32/72 inside Wisconsin, and 14% above the 59.1 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 18.7 · Community Resilience 82.0. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 54766 Compares

vs National Average
$1,187 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,187 vs $1,224
3% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54766, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,187
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54766.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,020 -
2019 $1,046 +2.5%
2020 $1,077 +3.0%
2021 $1,143 +6.1%
2022 $1,187 +3.9%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 54766

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,095
Premium Range
$1,020 - $1,187
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Chippewa County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 54766 via FIPS 55017. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
67.3
Relatively Low · 67th national percentile
In-state county rank
#32
of 72 Wisconsin counties · state mean 59.1
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $8,032,658

Social Vulnerability Index 18.7 · Community Resilience 82.0

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Wisconsin for ZIP 54766

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 54766 in Chippewa County (NRI 67.3, 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 ($1,187/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 54766?
ZIP 54766 (Sheldon, WI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,187 per year as of 2022 (22nd percentile, #382 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin). Premiums have changed +16.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sheldon, WI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 54766: claims frequency (5.23%), loss ratio (65.4%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54766 compared to the national average?
At $1,187/yr, ZIP 54766 runs 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 22nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54766?
ZIP 54766 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Wisconsin.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54766 over 5 years?
ZIP 54766 premiums spanned $1,020 to $1,187 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,095. The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 54766 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 54766 runs 3% below the Wisconsin state average ($1,224/yr vs this ZIP's $1,187/yr), ranking #382 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 54766?
Chippewa County scores 67.3 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 67th percentile nationally and #32 of 72 Wisconsin counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 54766

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.