ZIP 54982 · Waushara County

Wautoma, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 54982, Wautoma, Wisconsin.

116.5%
Loss ratio
0.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#347 of 718
Wisconsin rank
22
Policies

The verdict

At $1,207/yr, Wautoma, WI (ZIP 54982) sits in the 24th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 32% below the U.S. average.

$1,207
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+8.0%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,207/yr
+8.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
116.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.28%
Avg severity: $15,139
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%
+113.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54982 (Wautoma, WI)

ZIP 54982 (Wautoma, WI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,207 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 22 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 54982 in the 24th percentile, 32% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Wisconsin homeowners pay $1,224 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (below), ranking #347 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Big Bend (ZIP 53103) at $1,207, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 116.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 9.28%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,139. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.68%, a rise of 113.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 54982 premiums risen 8.0%, spanning $1,117 to $1,218 (five-year average: $1,166), an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 54982 Compares

vs National Average
$1,207 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,207 vs $1,224
1% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54982, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,207
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54982.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,117 -
2019 $1,139 +2.0%
2020 $1,147 +0.7%
2021 $1,218 +6.2%
2022 $1,207 -0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,166
Premium Range
$1,117 - $1,218
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 54982

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

  • Compare ZIP 54982 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Wisconsin's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Wisconsin overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 54982?
ZIP 54982 (Wautoma, WI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,207 per year as of 2022 (24th percentile, #347 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin). Premiums have changed +8.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wautoma, WI?
ZIP 54982 is running a loss ratio above 100% (116.5%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 9.28% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.68%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54982 compared to the national average?
At $1,207/yr, ZIP 54982 runs 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 24th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54982?
ZIP 54982 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.68% in Wisconsin, a rise of 113.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54982 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 54982 have ranged from $1,117 to $1,218, with a 5-year average of $1,166. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 54982 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 54982 has an average premium of $1,207/yr compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224/yr. This ZIP is 1% below the state average, ranking #347 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.