ZIP 56681 · Itasca County
Squaw Lake, MN Homeowners Insurance
According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 56681, Squaw Lake, Minnesota averages $1,397/yr.
- 58.6%
- Loss ratio
- #659 of 689
- Minnesota rank
- 1
- Policies
The verdict
Squaw Lake, MN (ZIP 56681) averages $1,397/yr for homeowners insurance, 21% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally.
- $1,397
- Avg premium (2022)
- -21%
- vs U.S. ZIP-code average
- -1.8%
- since 2018
- 39th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Insurance Livability Score
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Where ZIP 56681's premium sits nationally
Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022
$1,397 Lower than most lower than 61% of 25,593 ZIP codes
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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022
Data Snapshot: ZIP 56681 (Squaw Lake, MN)
Homeowners in ZIP 56681 (Squaw Lake, MN) pay an average of $1,397 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 21% below that mark and lands in the 39th national percentile. Compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928, this ZIP runs 28% below, ranking #659 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Finland (ZIP 55603) at $1,399, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 58.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 56681. About 3.64% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,508.
Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.8% through 2022, ranging $1,314 to $1,424 with a 5-year average of $1,377, an annualized rate of -0.5% per year.
Itasca County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 76.7 (Relatively Low), 77th percentile nationally and #11 of 87 Minnesota counties - 81% above the state mean of 42.4. Dominant mapped hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 63.2 · Community Resilience 91.1. 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 56681 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 56681, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,424 | - |
| 2019 | $1,401 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | $1,314 | -6.2% |
| 2021 | $1,349 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $1,397 | +3.6% |
Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 56681 (5 years)
Similar ZIP Codes in Minnesota
Other ZIPs in Minnesota priced close to this one.
One of 688 ZIP codes with premium data in Minnesota, 9 are shown here.
Elevated FEMA NRI in Itasca County
County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 56681 via FIPS 27061. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.
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)
ZIP 56681's county NRI is 76.7 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Minnesota containment.
Similar average premium
Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,397/yr here).
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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
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What to do with ZIP 56681
This ZIP's premiums run at the 39th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.
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