ZIP 57226 · Deuel County

Clear Lake, SD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 57226, Clear Lake, South Dakota.

110.1%
Loss ratio
0.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#178 of 180
South Dakota rank
4
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 57226 (Clear Lake, SD) homeowners insurance averages $1,350/yr, 35th percentile nationally, 24% below the U.S. norm.

$1,350
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+30.2%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,350/yr
+30.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
110.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
19.44%
Avg severity: $7,651
Nonrenewal Rate
0.23%
-8.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 57226 (Clear Lake, SD)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 57226 (Clear Lake, SD) at $1,350 per year for 2022 across approximately 4 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 57226 comes in 24% below, the 35th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The South Dakota statewide average is $1,854 per year; this ZIP sits 27% below that figure, ranking #178 of 180 tracked ZIPs in South Dakota by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Dakota is Hayti (ZIP 57241) at $1,315, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 110.1%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 57226. 19.44% of policies in ZIP 57226 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,651. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.23%, a drop of 8.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 30.2% through 2022, ranging $1,037 to $1,350 with a 5-year average of $1,187, an annualized rate of +6.8% 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 57226 Compares

vs National Average
$1,350 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs South Dakota Average
$1,350 vs $1,854
27% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 57226, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,350
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 57226.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,037 -
2019 $1,063 +2.5%
2020 $1,220 +14.7%
2021 $1,266 +3.8%
2022 $1,350 +6.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,187
Premium Range
$1,037 - $1,350
Annual Change Rate
+6.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 57226

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 57226 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • South Dakota's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. South Dakota overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 57226?
ZIP 57226 (Clear Lake, SD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,350 per year as of 2022 (35th percentile, #178 of 180 ZIPs in South Dakota). Premiums have changed +30.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Clear Lake, SD?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 57226: a claims frequency of 19.44% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.23%, against a loss ratio above 100% (110.1%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 57226 compared to the national average?
At $1,350/yr, ZIP 57226 runs 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 57226?
Insurers decline to renew 0.23% of policies in ZIP 57226 in South Dakota, a drop of 8.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 57226 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 57226 have ranged from $1,037 to $1,350, with a 5-year average of $1,187. The annualized change rate is +6.8% per year.
How does ZIP 57226 compare to the South Dakota state average?
The South Dakota state average is $1,854/yr; ZIP 57226 averages $1,350/yr, 27% below that figure, ranking #178 of 180 tracked ZIPs in South Dakota by premium.

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