ZIP 56374 · Stearns County

Saint Joseph, MN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 56374, Saint Joseph, Minnesota averages $1,876/yr.

714.0%
Loss ratio
0.31%
Nonrenewal rate
#319 of 689
Minnesota rank
56
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 56374 (Saint Joseph, MN) is #7,691 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #20,471 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,876
Avg premium (2022)
#7,691
of 25,593 on premium
#20,471
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
70th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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
51/100
56374 - Saint Joseph, 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
$1,876/yr
Avg premium, 30th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
87.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
96.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 56374's premium sits nationally

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

$1,876 Around the middle lower than 30% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 56374. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Minnesota, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 56374; crosshairs: Minnesota averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$858.8$2155.8$3452.8$4749.8$6046.80%0.7%1.3%2.0%2.7%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 55602 · Brimson $1,095/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 55719 · Chisholm $1,362/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 55712 · Bruno $1,391/yr · 2.56%
  • ZIP 55805 · Duluth $1,457/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 55072 · Sandstone $1,480/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 55717 · Canyon $1,507/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 55731 · Ely $1,533/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 55037 · Hinckley $1,555/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 56569 · Ogema $1,575/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 56536 · Felton $1,601/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 56570 · Osage $1,633/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 56655 · Longville $1,662/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 56477 · Sebeka $1,683/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 56143 · Jackson $1,699/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 56520 · Breckenridge $1,709/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 56425 · Baxter $1,730/yr · 0.06%
  • ZIP 55965 · Preston $1,746/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 56270 · Morton $1,763/yr · 2.21%
  • ZIP 56382 · Swanville $1,789/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 56187 · Worthington $1,808/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 56013 · Blue Earth $1,824/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 56267 · Morris $1,844/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 56101 · Windom $1,855/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 56501 · Detroit Lakes $1,865/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 56374 · Saint Joseph (this ZIP) $1,876/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 55430 · Minneapolis $1,898/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 56319 · Carlos $1,913/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 56115 · Balaton $1,922/yr · 1.31%
  • ZIP 56534 · Erhard $1,944/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 55936 · Grand Meadow $1,958/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 56028 · Elysian $1,971/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 56297 · Wood Lake $1,995/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 55069 · Rush City $2,014/yr · 0.29%
  • ZIP 55321 · Cokato $2,040/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 55076 · Inver Grove Heights $2,081/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 55070 · Saint Francis $2,101/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 55012 · Center City $2,134/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 55382 · South Haven $2,168/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 56468 · Nisswa $2,198/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 55370 · Plato $2,240/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 55011 · Cedar $2,304/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 55102 · Saint Paul $2,354/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 55038 · Hugo $2,407/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 55379 · Shakopee $2,482/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 55031 · Hampton $2,564/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 55438 · Minneapolis $2,687/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 55047 · Marine On Saint Croix $2,785/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 55001 · Afton $3,297/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 55403 · Minneapolis $5,811/yr · 0.81%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,876/yr
Above-median premium
+17.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
714.0%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
62.29%
Avg severity: $21,499
Nonrenewal Rate
0.31%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-17.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56374 (Saint Joseph, MN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 56374 (Saint Joseph, MN) at $1,876 per year for 2022 across approximately 56 reported policies. That is 6% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 70th percentile nationally. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (below), ranking #319 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Kellogg (ZIP 55945) at $1,877, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 56374 is 714.0%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 62.29%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,499. 0.31% of ZIP 56374 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 17.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 17.3% through 2022, ranging $1,599 to $1,876 with a 5-year average of $1,743, an annualized rate of +4.1% per year.

Stearns County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 87.6 (Relatively Moderate), 88th percentile nationally and #6 of 87 Minnesota counties - 107% above the state mean of 42.4. Dominant mapped hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 24.1 · Community Resilience 96.2. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 56374 Compares

vs National Average
$1,876 vs $1,776
6% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,876 vs $1,928
3% below state avg
National Percentile
70th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56374, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,876
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56374.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,599 -
2019 $1,688 +5.6%
2020 $1,764 +4.5%
2021 $1,788 +1.3%
2022 $1,876 +4.9%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 56374

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,743
Premium Range
$1,599 - $1,876
Annual Change Rate
+4.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Stearns County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 56374 via FIPS 27145. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
87.6
Relatively Moderate · 88th national percentile
In-state county rank
#6
of 87 Minnesota counties · state mean 42.4
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $10,736,895

Social Vulnerability Index 24.1 · Community Resilience 96.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Stearns County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 56374: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Minnesota. County hazard context (Stearns, NRI 87.6) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,876/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.31% 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 56374?
ZIP 56374 (Saint Joseph, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,876 per year as of 2022 (70th percentile, #319 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +17.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Joseph, MN?
Insurers in ZIP 56374 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 714.0%, alongside a claims frequency of 62.29% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.31%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56374 compared to the national average?
ZIP 56374 premiums of $1,876/yr are 6% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 70th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56374?
ZIP 56374 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.31% in Minnesota, a drop of 17.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56374 over 5 years?
ZIP 56374 premiums spanned $1,599 to $1,876 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,743. The annualized change rate is +4.1% per year.
How does ZIP 56374 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56374 averages $1,876/yr, 3% below that figure, ranking #319 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 56374?
Stearns County scores 87.6 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 88th percentile nationally and #6 of 87 Minnesota counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 56374

This ZIP's premiums run at the 70th 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.