ZIP 57279 · Roberts County

Wilmot, SD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 57279, Wilmot, South Dakota.

24.3%
Loss ratio
1.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#156 of 180
South Dakota rank
2
Policies

The verdict

At $1,563/yr, Wilmot, SD (ZIP 57279) sits in the 51st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,563
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+32.4%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,563/yr
+32.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.96%
Avg severity: $7,665
Nonrenewal Rate
1.65%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 57279 (Wilmot, SD)

ZIP 57279 (Wilmot, SD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,563 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 57279 in the 51st percentile, 12% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the South Dakota state average of $1,854, this ZIP runs 16% below, ranking #156 of 180 tracked ZIPs in South Dakota by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Dakota is Ethan (ZIP 57334) at $1,562, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 24.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 57279. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.96%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,665. Insurers decline to renew 1.65% of policies in ZIP 57279 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 57279 have risen by 32.4%, ranging from $1,180 to $1,563 with a five-year average of $1,322, an annualized rate of +7.3% 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 57279 Compares

vs National Average
$1,563 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs South Dakota Average
$1,563 vs $1,854
16% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 57279, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,563
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 57279.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,180 -
2019 $1,181 +0.1%
2020 $1,275 +8.0%
2021 $1,409 +10.5%
2022 $1,563 +10.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,322
Premium Range
$1,180 - $1,563
Annual Change Rate
+7.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 57279

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

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 57279?
At the 51st percentile nationally, #156 of 180 ZIPs in South Dakota, ZIP 57279 (Wilmot, SD) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,563 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +32.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wilmot, SD?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 57279: a claims frequency of 4.96%, a loss ratio of 24.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.65%, placing this ZIP in the 51st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 57279 compared to the national average?
At $1,563/yr, ZIP 57279 runs 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 51st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 57279?
ZIP 57279 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.65% in South Dakota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 57279 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 57279 have ranged from $1,180 to $1,563, with a 5-year average of $1,322. The annualized change rate is +7.3% per year.
How does ZIP 57279 compare to the South Dakota state average?
ZIP 57279 runs 16% below the South Dakota state average ($1,854/yr vs this ZIP's $1,563/yr), ranking #156 of 180 tracked ZIPs in South Dakota 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.