ZIP 56540 · Polk County

Fertile, MN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 56540, Fertile, Minnesota averages $1,655/yr.

111.3%
Loss ratio
1.03%
Nonrenewal rate
#523 of 689
Minnesota rank
4
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Fertile, MN (ZIP 56540) ranks #10,883 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,655/yr) but #9,451 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.03%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,655
Avg premium (2022)
#10,883
of 25,593 on premium
#9,451
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
57th
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
47/100
56540 - Fertile, 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 D
$1,655/yr
Avg premium, 43rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
67.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
77.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 56540's premium sits nationally

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

$1,655 Around the middle lower than 43% 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 56540. 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 56540; 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 56540 · Fertile (this ZIP) $1,655/yr · 1.03%
  • 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 $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)
$1,655/yr
Near-median premium
+18.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
111.3%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.21%
Avg severity: $29,670
Nonrenewal Rate
1.03%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+184.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56540 (Fertile, MN)

ZIP 56540 (Fertile, MN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,655 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 56540 in the 57th percentile, 7% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (below), ranking #523 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Esko (ZIP 55733) at $1,653, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 111.3%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 56540. About 6.21% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $29,670. 1.03% of ZIP 56540 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 184.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 56540 costs have risen 18.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,400 to a high of $1,667, an annualized rate of +4.3% per year.

FEMA NRI places Polk County in the upper risk band at 67.0 (Relatively Low): national 67th percentile, #20/87 inside Minnesota, and 58% above the 42.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 35.7 · Community Resilience 77.3. 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 56540 Compares

vs National Average
$1,655 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,655 vs $1,928
14% below state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56540, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,655
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56540.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,400 -
2019 $1,518 +8.4%
2020 $1,549 +2.1%
2021 $1,667 +7.6%
2022 $1,655 -0.7%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 56540

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,558
Premium Range
$1,400 - $1,667
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Polk County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 56540 via FIPS 27119. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
67.0
Relatively Low · 67th national percentile
In-state county rank
#20
of 87 Minnesota counties · state mean 42.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $7,481,081

Social Vulnerability Index 35.7 · Community Resilience 77.3

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 56540's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 56540: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Minnesota. County hazard context (Polk, NRI 67.0) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,655/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.03% 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 56540?
ZIP 56540 (Fertile, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,655 per year as of 2022 (57th percentile, #523 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +18.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fertile, MN?
Insurers in ZIP 56540 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 111.3%, alongside a claims frequency of 6.21% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.03%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56540 compared to the national average?
At $1,655/yr, ZIP 56540 runs 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56540?
Insurers decline to renew 1.03% of policies in ZIP 56540 in Minnesota, a rise of 184.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56540 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56540 have ranged from $1,400 to $1,667, with a 5-year average of $1,558. The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 56540 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56540 averages $1,655/yr, 14% below that figure, ranking #523 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 56540?
Polk County scores 67.0 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 67th percentile nationally and #20 of 87 Minnesota counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 56540

This ZIP's premiums run at the 57th 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.