ZIP 57438 · Faulk County

Faulkton, SD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 57438, Faulkton, South Dakota.

7.3%
Loss ratio
2.31%
Nonrenewal rate
#80 of 180
South Dakota rank
1
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 57438 (Faulkton, SD) homeowners insurance averages $1,837/yr, 68th percentile nationally, 3% above the U.S. norm.

$1,837
Avg premium (2022)
+3%
vs U.S. average
+24.5%
since 2018
68th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,837/yr
+24.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.89%
Avg severity: $4,645
Nonrenewal Rate
2.31%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 57438 (Faulkton, SD)

Homeowners in ZIP 57438 (Faulkton, SD) pay an average of $1,837 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 3% above that mark and lands in the 68th national percentile. Against South Dakota's average of $1,854, ZIP 57438 is 1% below, ranking #80 of 180 tracked ZIPs in South Dakota by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Dakota is Aberdeen (ZIP 57401) at $1,834, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 7.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.89%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,645. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.31%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 57438 have risen by 24.5%, ranging from $1,475 to $1,837 with a five-year average of $1,648, an annualized rate of +5.6% 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 57438 Compares

vs National Average
$1,837 vs $1,776
3% above national avg
vs South Dakota Average
$1,837 vs $1,854
1% below state avg
National Percentile
68th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 57438, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,837
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 57438.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,475 -
2019 $1,515 +2.7%
2020 $1,634 +7.8%
2021 $1,780 +8.9%
2022 $1,837 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,648
Premium Range
$1,475 - $1,837
Annual Change Rate
+5.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 57438

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 57438?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 57438 (Faulkton, SD) averages $1,837 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 68th percentile, #80 of 180 ZIPs in South Dakota. Premiums have changed +24.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Faulkton, SD?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 57438: a claims frequency of 2.89%, a loss ratio of 7.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.31%, placing this ZIP in the 68th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 57438 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 57438 lands in the 68th percentile: its $1,837/yr average is 3% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 57438?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 57438 is 2.31% in South Dakota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 57438 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 57438 runs $1,475-$1,837 (5-year average $1,648). The annualized change rate is +5.6% per year.
How does ZIP 57438 compare to the South Dakota state average?
ZIP 57438 runs 1% below the South Dakota state average ($1,854/yr vs this ZIP's $1,837/yr), ranking #80 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.