ZIP 54855 · Ashland County

Marengo, WI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 54855, Marengo, Wisconsin averages $1,030/yr.

18.8%
Loss ratio
#628 of 718
Wisconsin rank
4
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 54855 (Marengo, WI) homeowners insurance averages $1,030/yr, 10th percentile nationally, 42% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,030
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+6.8%
since 2018
10th
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
78/100
54855 - Marengo, 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 A+
$1,030/yr
Avg premium, 90th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B-
31.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
73.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 54855's premium sits nationally

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

$1,030 Among the lowest lower than 90% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,030/yr
Below-median premium
+6.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.8%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.83%
Avg severity: $10,610
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54855 (Marengo, WI)

ZIP 54855 (Marengo, WI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,030 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 42% below that mark and lands in the 10th national percentile. The Wisconsin statewide average is $1,224 per year; this ZIP sits 16% below that figure, ranking #628 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is South Milwaukee (ZIP 53172) at $1,030, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 18.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 1.83% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,610.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.8% through 2022, ranging $965 to $1,049 with a 5-year average of $1,020, an annualized rate of +1.7% per year.

Lower-band NRI for Ashland County: 31.7 (Very Low), 32nd percentile nationally, #65/72 in Wisconsin (46% below 59.1). Hazard label: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 63.7 · Community Resilience 73.1. 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 54855 Compares

vs National Average
$1,030 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,030 vs $1,224
16% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54855, 2018–2022

$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060 20182019202020212022 $1,030
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54855.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $965 -
2019 $1,038 +7.7%
2020 $1,017 -2.1%
2021 $1,049 +3.2%
2022 $1,030 -1.8%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 54855, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,020
Premium Range
$965 - $1,049
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Ashland County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 54855 via FIPS 55003. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
31.7
Very Low · 32nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#65
of 72 Wisconsin counties · state mean 59.1
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $5,061,116

Social Vulnerability Index 63.7 · Community Resilience 73.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 54855's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

ZIP 54855's county NRI is 31.7 (Very Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Wisconsin containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,030/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 54855?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 54855 (Marengo, WI) is comparatively affordable at $1,030 per year as of 2022, just the 10th percentile nationally, #628 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +6.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Marengo, WI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 54855: claims frequency (1.83%), loss ratio (18.8%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54855 compared to the national average?
ZIP 54855 premiums of $1,030/yr are 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54855?
ZIP 54855 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Wisconsin.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54855 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 54855 have ranged from $965 to $1,049, with a 5-year average of $1,020. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 54855 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
The Wisconsin state average is $1,224/yr; ZIP 54855 averages $1,030/yr, 16% below that figure, ranking #628 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 54855?
County NRI 31.7 (Very Low) covers ZIP 54855 via Ashland County FIPS 55003. In-state rank #65 of 72; national percentile 32nd; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 54855

This ZIP's premiums run at the 10th 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.