ZIP 55314 · Renville County

Buffalo Lake, MN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 55314, Buffalo Lake, Minnesota averages $2,069/yr.

98.2%
Loss ratio
#184 of 689
Minnesota rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Buffalo Lake, MN (ZIP 55314) runs $2,069/yr on average: the 78th percentile nationally and 17% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$2,069
Avg premium (2022)
+17%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+11.3%
since 2018
78th
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
53/100
55314 - Buffalo Lake, MN

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 F
$2,069/yr
Avg premium, 22nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C+
38.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
88.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 55314's premium sits nationally

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

$2,069 Higher than most more expensive than 78% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,069/yr
Above-median premium
+11.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
98.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
16.39%
Avg severity: $12,396
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 55314 (Buffalo Lake, MN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 55314 (Buffalo Lake, MN) at $2,069 per year for 2022 across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 17% above that mark and lands in the 78th national percentile. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (above), ranking #184 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Henderson (ZIP 56044) at $2,067, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 55314 is 98.2%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. About 16.39% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,396.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 55314 costs have risen 11.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,859 to a high of $2,069, an annualized rate of +2.7% per year.

For ZIP 55314, county-level FEMA NRI is 38.5 in Renville - middle of the national distribution (38th percentile) and #45 among 87 Minnesota counties. Top hazard on the index: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 42.1 · Community Resilience 88.2.

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 55314 Compares

vs National Average
$2,069 vs $1,776
17% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$2,069 vs $1,928
7% above state avg
National Percentile
78th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 55314, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,069
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 55314.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,859 -
2019 $1,922 +3.4%
2020 $1,899 -1.2%
2021 $1,927 +1.5%
2022 $2,069 +7.4%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 55314, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,935
Premium Range
$1,859 - $2,069
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Renville County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 55314 via FIPS 27129. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
38.5
Very Low · 38th national percentile
In-state county rank
#45
of 87 Minnesota counties · state mean 42.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $2,221,404

Social Vulnerability Index 42.1 · Community Resilience 88.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 55314 (outside Minnesota)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 55314 in Renville County (NRI 38.5, hazard Cold Wave), both outside Minnesota. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,069/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 55314?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 55314 (Buffalo Lake, MN) averages $2,069 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 78th percentile, #184 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed +11.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buffalo Lake, MN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 55314: a claims frequency of 16.39%, a loss ratio of 98.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 78th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 55314 compared to the national average?
ZIP 55314 premiums of $2,069/yr are 17% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 78th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 55314?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 55314 in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 55314 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 55314 runs $1,859-$2,069 (5-year average $1,935). The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 55314 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 55314 averages $2,069/yr, 7% above that figure, ranking #184 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 55314?
Renville County scores 38.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 38th percentile nationally and #45 of 87 Minnesota 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 Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 55314

This ZIP's premiums run at the 78th 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.