ZIP 56636 · Itasca County

Deer River, MN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 56636, Deer River, Minnesota averages $1,550/yr.

77.5%
Loss ratio
0.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#589 of 689
Minnesota rank
4
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Deer River, MN (ZIP 56636) ranks #12,822 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,550/yr) but #12,993 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.79%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,550
Avg premium (2022)
#12,822
of 25,593 on premium
#12,993
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
50th
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
52/100
56636 - Deer River, 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 C-
$1,550/yr
Avg premium, 50th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
76.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
91.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 56636's premium sits nationally

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

$1,550 Lower than most lower than 50% 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 56636. 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 56636; 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 56636 · Deer River (this ZIP) $1,550/yr · 0.79%
  • 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 $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)
$1,550/yr
Near-median premium
+3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
77.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
9.44%
Avg severity: $12,739
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+121.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56636 (Deer River, MN)

ZIP 56636 (Deer River, MN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,550 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 13% below that mark and lands in the 50th national percentile. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 20% (below), ranking #589 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Osakis (ZIP 56360) at $1,550, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 77.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 56636. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 9.44%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,739. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.79% in this ZIP, a rise of 121.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 56636 costs have risen 3.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,493 to a high of $1,562, an annualized rate of +0.9% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 56636's county (Itasca): score 76.7, rating Relatively Low, hazard Cold Wave. That is #11 of 87 Minnesota counties and the 77th national percentile (81% above the 42.4 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 63.2 · Community Resilience 91.1. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 56636 Compares

vs National Average
$1,550 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,550 vs $1,928
20% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56636, 2018–2022

$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580 20182019202020212022 $1,550
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56636.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,496 -
2019 $1,513 +1.1%
2020 $1,493 -1.3%
2021 $1,562 +4.6%
2022 $1,550 -0.8%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 56636

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,523
Premium Range
$1,493 - $1,562
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Itasca County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 56636 via FIPS 27061. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
76.7
Relatively Low · 77th national percentile
In-state county rank
#11
of 87 Minnesota counties · state mean 42.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $13,009,951

Social Vulnerability Index 63.2 · Community Resilience 91.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

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

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 56636 in Itasca County (NRI 76.7, 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 ($1,550/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.79% 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 56636?
ZIP 56636 (Deer River, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,550 per year as of 2022 (50th percentile, #589 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Deer River, MN?
In ZIP 56636, insurers report a 77.5% loss ratio, a 9.44% claims frequency, and a 0.79% nonrenewal rate, the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56636 compared to the national average?
ZIP 56636 premiums of $1,550/yr are 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56636?
ZIP 56636 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.79% in Minnesota, a rise of 121.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56636 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56636 have ranged from $1,493 to $1,562, with a 5-year average of $1,523. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 56636 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56636 has an average premium of $1,550/yr compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928/yr. This ZIP is 20% below the state average, ranking #589 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 56636?
Itasca County scores 76.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 77th percentile nationally and #11 of 87 Minnesota counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 56636

This ZIP's premiums run at the 50th 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.