ZIP 54945 · Waupaca County

Iola, WI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 54945, Iola, Wisconsin averages $1,115/yr.

35.2%
Loss ratio
1.09%
Nonrenewal rate
#502 of 718
Wisconsin rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Iola, WI sits #21,432 nationally on average premium ($1,115) versus #8,733 on nonrenewal rate (1.09%).

$1,115
Avg premium (2022)
#21,432
of 25,593 on premium
#8,733
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
16th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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
58/100
54945 - Iola, 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-
$1,115/yr
Avg premium, 84th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
67.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
76.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 54945's premium sits nationally

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

$1,115 Among the lowest lower than 84% 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

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 54945. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Wisconsin, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 54945; crosshairs: Wisconsin averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$731.8$1088.2$1444.7$1801.1$2157.60.1%0.7%1.3%1.9%2.5%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 54542 · Long Lake $797/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 54302 · Green Bay $914/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 54931 · Dale $960/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 54901 · Oshkosh $991/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 53007 · Butler $1,006/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 54566 · Wabeno $1,021/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 54311 · Green Bay $1,034/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 53404 · Racine $1,047/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 54896 · Winter $1,056/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 53093 · Waldo $1,070/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 53910 · Adams $1,081/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 54245 · Valders $1,093/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 54526 · Glen Flora $1,099/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 53963 · Waupun $1,109/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 54945 · Iola (this ZIP) $1,115/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 54942 · Greenville $1,119/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 53035 · Iron Ridge $1,129/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 53013 · Cedar Grove $1,138/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 54547 · Mercer $1,148/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 54126 · Greenleaf $1,154/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 54456 · Neillsville $1,162/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 54937 · Fond Du Lac $1,174/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 53151 · New Berlin $1,179/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 54426 · Edgar $1,190/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 54664 · Viola $1,197/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 54768 · Stanley $1,209/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 53518 · Blue River $1,222/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 54412 · Auburndale $1,235/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 53926 · Dalton $1,243/yr · 1.75%
  • ZIP 54475 · Rudolph $1,248/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 54701 · Eau Claire $1,257/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 54448 · Marathon $1,268/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 53930 · Endeavor $1,276/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 54661 · Trempealeau $1,289/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 54155 · Oneida $1,299/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 54734 · Downing $1,312/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 54829 · Cumberland $1,324/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 53503 · Arena $1,336/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 53126 · Franksville $1,349/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 54849 · Lake Nebagamon $1,359/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 53502 · Albany $1,373/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 53565 · Mineral Point $1,391/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 54540 · Land O Lakes $1,415/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 54211 · Ephraim $1,433/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 53807 · Cuba City $1,459/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 54005 · Clear Lake $1,490/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 53717 · Madison $1,546/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 53206 · Milwaukee $1,599/yr · 2.43%
  • ZIP 53561 · Merrimac $1,719/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 53125 · Fontana $2,093/yr · 0.27%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,115/yr
Below-median premium
+3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.2%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.06%
Avg severity: $19,057
Nonrenewal Rate
1.09%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+61.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54945 (Iola, WI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 54945 (Iola, WI) at $1,115 per year for 2022 across approximately 13 reported policies. That is 37% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally. The Wisconsin statewide average is $1,224 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #502 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Port Wing (ZIP 54865) at $1,114, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 54945 is 35.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.06% of policies in ZIP 54945 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,057. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.09% in this ZIP, a rise of 61.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.7% through 2022, ranging $1,043 to $1,118 with a 5-year average of $1,083, an annualized rate of +0.9% per year.

FEMA NRI places Waupaca County in the upper risk band at 67.6 (Relatively Low): national 68th percentile, #31/72 inside Wisconsin, and 14% above the 59.1 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 55.8 · Community Resilience 76.3. 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 54945 Compares

vs National Average
$1,115 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,115 vs $1,224
9% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54945, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,115
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54945.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,075 -
2019 $1,063 -1.1%
2020 $1,043 -1.9%
2021 $1,118 +7.1%
2022 $1,115 -0.3%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 54945 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,083
Premium Range
$1,043 - $1,118
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Waupaca County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 54945 via FIPS 55135. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
67.6
Relatively Low · 68th national percentile
In-state county rank
#31
of 72 Wisconsin counties · state mean 59.1
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $7,264,342

Social Vulnerability Index 55.8 · Community Resilience 76.3

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Wisconsin for ZIP 54945

Cross-state peers for ZIP 54945: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Wisconsin. County hazard context (Waupaca, NRI 67.6) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,115/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.09% 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 54945?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 54945 (Iola, WI) is comparatively affordable at $1,115 per year as of 2022, just the 16th percentile nationally, #502 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Iola, WI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 54945: a claims frequency of 2.06%, a loss ratio of 35.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.09%, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54945 compared to the national average?
At $1,115/yr, ZIP 54945 runs 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54945?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54945 is 1.09%, a rise of 61.5% over the past 5 years in Wisconsin.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54945 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 54945 have ranged from $1,043 to $1,118, with a 5-year average of $1,083. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 54945 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 54945 has an average premium of $1,115/yr compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average, ranking #502 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 54945?
Waupaca County scores 67.6 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 68th percentile nationally and #31 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 54945

This ZIP's premiums run at the 16th 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.