ZIP 56297 · Yellow Medicine County

Wood Lake, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56297, Wood Lake, Minnesota.

138.9%
Loss ratio
1.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#222 of 689
Minnesota rank
5
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 56297 (Wood Lake, MN) homeowners insurance averages $1,995/yr, 75th percentile nationally, 12% above the U.S. norm.

$1,995
Avg premium (2022)
+12%
vs U.S. average
+26.3%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,995/yr
+26.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
138.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
31.17%
Avg severity: $8,895
Nonrenewal Rate
1.30%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56297 (Wood Lake, MN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 56297 (Wood Lake, MN) runs $1,995 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 5 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 56297 comes in 12% above, the 75th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928, this ZIP runs 4% above, ranking #222 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Faribault (ZIP 55021) at $1,996, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 138.9%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 31.17%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,895. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.30%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 56297 costs have risen 26.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,580 to a high of $1,995, an annualized rate of +6.0% 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 56297 Compares

vs National Average
$1,995 vs $1,776
12% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,995 vs $1,928
4% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56297, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $1,995
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56297.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,580 -
2019 $1,721 +8.9%
2020 $1,859 +8.1%
2021 $1,934 +4.0%
2022 $1,995 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,818
Premium Range
$1,580 - $1,995
Annual Change Rate
+6.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56297

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

  • Compare ZIP 56297 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 56297?
At the 75th percentile nationally, #222 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota, ZIP 56297 (Wood Lake, MN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,995 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +26.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wood Lake, MN?
ZIP 56297 is running a loss ratio above 100% (138.9%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 31.17% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.30%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56297 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 56297 lands in the 75th percentile: its $1,995/yr average is 12% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56297?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56297 is 1.30% in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56297 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56297 have ranged from $1,580 to $1,995, with a 5-year average of $1,818. The annualized change rate is +6.0% per year.
How does ZIP 56297 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56297 has an average premium of $1,995/yr compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928/yr. This ZIP is 4% above the state average, ranking #222 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.