ZIP 56316 · Kandiyohi County

Brooten, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56316, Brooten, Minnesota.

30.6%
Loss ratio
1.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#451 of 689
Minnesota rank
4
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Brooten, MN (ZIP 56316) runs $1,740/yr on average: the 63rd percentile nationally and 2% below the U.S. average.

$1,740
Avg premium (2022)
-2%
vs U.S. average
+14.2%
since 2018
63rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,740/yr
+14.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.55%
Avg severity: $11,710
Nonrenewal Rate
1.30%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56316 (Brooten, MN)

Homeowners in ZIP 56316 (Brooten, MN) pay an average of $1,740 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 4 reported policies. That is 2% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 63rd percentile nationally. Compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928, this ZIP runs 10% below, ranking #451 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Battle Lake (ZIP 56515) at $1,743, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 30.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.55%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,710. 1.30% of ZIP 56316 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 56316 have risen by 14.2%, ranging from $1,523 to $1,740 with a five-year average of $1,624, an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 56316 Compares

vs National Average
$1,740 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,740 vs $1,928
10% below state avg
National Percentile
63th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56316, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,740
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56316.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,523 -
2019 $1,651 +8.4%
2020 $1,563 -5.3%
2021 $1,645 +5.3%
2022 $1,740 +5.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,624
Premium Range
$1,523 - $1,740
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56316

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

  • Compare ZIP 56316 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 explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 56316?
ZIP 56316 (Brooten, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,740 per year as of 2022 (63rd percentile, #451 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +14.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brooten, MN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 56316: claims frequency (4.55%), loss ratio (30.6%), and nonrenewal rate (1.30%), together placing this ZIP at the 63rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56316 compared to the national average?
At $1,740/yr, ZIP 56316 runs 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 63rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56316?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56316 is 1.30% in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56316 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56316 have ranged from $1,523 to $1,740, with a 5-year average of $1,624. The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 56316 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56316 runs 10% below the Minnesota state average ($1,928/yr vs this ZIP's $1,740/yr), ranking #451 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.