ZIP 56573 · Otter Tail County

Perham, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56573, Perham, Minnesota.

34.4%
Loss ratio
0.31%
Nonrenewal rate
#417 of 689
Minnesota rank
16
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 56573 (Perham, MN) homeowners insurance averages $1,782/yr, 65th percentile nationally, 0% above the U.S. norm.

$1,782
Avg premium (2022)
+0%
vs U.S. average
+15.6%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,782/yr
+15.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.08%
Avg severity: $10,071
Nonrenewal Rate
0.31%
+47.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56573 (Perham, MN)

ZIP 56573 (Perham, MN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,782 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 16 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 56573 comes in 0% above, the 65th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 8% (below), ranking #417 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Lake Benton (ZIP 56149) at $1,782, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 34.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 56573. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.08%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,071. 0.31% of ZIP 56573 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 47.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 15.6% through 2022, ranging $1,541 to $1,782 with a 5-year average of $1,655, an annualized rate of +3.7% 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 56573 Compares

vs National Average
$1,782 vs $1,776
0% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,782 vs $1,928
8% below state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56573, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,782
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56573.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,541 -
2019 $1,600 +3.9%
2020 $1,633 +2.0%
2021 $1,720 +5.4%
2022 $1,782 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,655
Premium Range
$1,541 - $1,782
Annual Change Rate
+3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56573

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

  • Compare ZIP 56573 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 56573?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 56573 (Perham, MN) averages $1,782 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 65th percentile, #417 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed +15.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Perham, MN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 56573: a claims frequency of 6.08%, a loss ratio of 34.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.31%, placing this ZIP in the 65th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56573 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 56573 lands in the 65th percentile: its $1,782/yr average is 0% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56573?
Insurers decline to renew 0.31% of policies in ZIP 56573 in Minnesota, a rise of 47.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56573 over 5 years?
ZIP 56573 premiums spanned $1,541 to $1,782 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,655. The annualized change rate is +3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 56573 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56573 averages $1,782/yr, 8% below that figure, ranking #417 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.