ZIP 56278 · Big Stone County

Ortonville, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56278, Ortonville, Minnesota.

275.6%
Loss ratio
0.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#559 of 689
Minnesota rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Ortonville, MN (ZIP 56278) averages $1,589/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally.

$1,589
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+18.4%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,589/yr
+18.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
275.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
32.25%
Avg severity: $13,582
Nonrenewal Rate
0.36%
-33.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56278 (Ortonville, MN)

ZIP 56278 (Ortonville, MN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,589 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 7 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 56278 comes in 11% below, the 53rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 18% (below), ranking #559 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Hill City (ZIP 55748) at $1,590, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 275.6%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 56278. About 32.25% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,582. Insurers decline to renew 0.36% of policies in ZIP 56278 at expiration, a drop of 33.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 18.4% through 2022, ranging $1,342 to $1,589 with a 5-year average of $1,475, an annualized rate of +4.3% 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 56278 Compares

vs National Average
$1,589 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,589 vs $1,928
18% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56278, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,589
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56278.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,342 -
2019 $1,438 +7.1%
2020 $1,467 +2.0%
2021 $1,540 +5.0%
2022 $1,589 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,475
Premium Range
$1,342 - $1,589
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56278

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

  • Compare ZIP 56278 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 56278?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 56278 (Ortonville, MN) averages $1,589 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 53rd percentile, #559 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed +18.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ortonville, MN?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 56278: a claims frequency of 32.25% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.36%, against a loss ratio above 100% (275.6%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56278 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 56278 lands in the 53rd percentile: its $1,589/yr average is 11% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56278?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56278 is 0.36%, a drop of 33.7% over the past 5 years in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56278 over 5 years?
ZIP 56278 premiums spanned $1,342 to $1,589 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,475. The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 56278 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56278 averages $1,589/yr, 18% below that figure, ranking #559 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.