ZIP 56515 · Otter Tail County

Battle Lake, MN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 56515, Battle Lake, Minnesota averages $1,743/yr.

110.6%
Loss ratio
0.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#450 of 689
Minnesota rank
11
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 56515 (Battle Lake, MN) is #9,519 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #20,970 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,743
Avg premium (2022)
#9,519
of 25,593 on premium
#20,970
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
63rd
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
55/100
56515 - Battle Lake, 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
$1,743/yr
Avg premium, 37th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
79.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
92.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 56515's premium sits nationally

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

$1,743 Around the middle lower than 37% 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 56515. 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 56515; 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 50 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 56515 · Battle Lake (this ZIP) $1,743/yr · 0.25%
  • 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 $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)
$1,743/yr
Near-median premium
+14.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
110.6%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
17.19%
Avg severity: $11,214
Nonrenewal Rate
0.25%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+86.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56515 (Battle Lake, MN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 56515 (Battle Lake, MN) runs $1,743 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 11 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 2% below that mark and lands in the 63rd national percentile. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (below), ranking #450 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Morgan (ZIP 56266) at $1,745, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 56515 shows a 110.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 17.19% of policies in ZIP 56515 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,214. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.25%, a rise of 86.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 56515 premiums risen 14.0%, spanning $1,529 to $1,743 (five-year average: $1,618), an annualized rate of +3.3% per year.

FEMA NRI places Otter Tail County in the upper risk band at 79.4 (Relatively Low): national 79th percentile, #9/87 inside Minnesota, and 87% above the 42.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 53.5 · Community Resilience 92.6. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 56515 Compares

vs National Average
$1,743 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,743 vs $1,928
10% below state avg
National Percentile
63th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56515, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,743
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56515.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,529 -
2019 $1,560 +2.0%
2020 $1,596 +2.3%
2021 $1,662 +4.1%
2022 $1,743 +4.9%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 56515 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,618
Premium Range
$1,529 - $1,743
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Otter Tail County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 56515 via FIPS 27111. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
79.4
Relatively Low · 79th national percentile
In-state county rank
#9
of 87 Minnesota counties · state mean 42.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $7,392,769

Social Vulnerability Index 53.5 · Community Resilience 92.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very 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 (Otter Tail County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 56515 in Otter Tail County (NRI 79.4, hazard Cold Wave), both outside Minnesota. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,743/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.25% 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 56515?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 56515 (Battle Lake, MN) averages $1,743 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 63rd percentile, #450 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed +14.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Battle Lake, MN?
Insurers in ZIP 56515 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 110.6%, alongside a claims frequency of 17.19% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.25%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56515 compared to the national average?
ZIP 56515 premiums of $1,743/yr are 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 63rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56515?
Insurers decline to renew 0.25% of policies in ZIP 56515 in Minnesota, a rise of 86.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56515 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56515 have ranged from $1,529 to $1,743, with a 5-year average of $1,618. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 56515 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56515 averages $1,743/yr, 10% below that figure, ranking #450 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 56515?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 56515 (Otter Tail) is 79.4 - #9/87 in Minnesota, 79th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 56515

This ZIP's premiums run at the 63rd 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.