ZIP 56265 · Chippewa County

Montevideo, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56265, Montevideo, Minnesota.

656.4%
Loss ratio
0.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#334 of 689
Minnesota rank
11
Policies

The verdict

Montevideo, MN (ZIP 56265) averages $1,864/yr for homeowners insurance, 5% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally.

$1,864
Avg premium (2022)
+5%
vs U.S. average
+16.3%
since 2018
69th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,864/yr
+16.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
656.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
79.02%
Avg severity: $15,483
Nonrenewal Rate
0.48%
+145.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56265 (Montevideo, MN)

ZIP 56265 (Montevideo, MN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,864 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 11 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 56265 in the 69th percentile, 5% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928, this ZIP runs 3% below, ranking #334 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Tofte (ZIP 55615) at $1,864, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 656.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. 79.02% of policies in ZIP 56265 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,483. 0.48% of ZIP 56265 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 145.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 16.3% through 2022, ranging $1,603 to $1,864 with a 5-year average of $1,726, an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 56265 Compares

vs National Average
$1,864 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,864 vs $1,928
3% below state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56265, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,864
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56265.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,603 -
2019 $1,639 +2.2%
2020 $1,703 +3.9%
2021 $1,821 +6.9%
2022 $1,864 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,726
Premium Range
$1,603 - $1,864
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56265

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 56265 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Minnesota's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Minnesota overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that 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 56265?
ZIP 56265 (Montevideo, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,864 per year as of 2022 (69th percentile, #334 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +16.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Montevideo, MN?
Insurers in ZIP 56265 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 656.4%, alongside a claims frequency of 79.02% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.48%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56265 compared to the national average?
ZIP 56265 premiums of $1,864/yr are 5% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 69th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56265?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56265 is 0.48%, a rise of 145.4% over the past 5 years in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56265 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 56265 runs $1,603-$1,864 (5-year average $1,726). The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 56265 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56265 runs 3% below the Minnesota state average ($1,928/yr vs this ZIP's $1,864/yr), ranking #334 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota 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.