ZIP 57638 · Perkins County

Lemmon, SD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 57638, Lemmon, South Dakota.

17.2%
Loss ratio
3.27%
Nonrenewal rate
#68 of 180
South Dakota rank

The verdict

At $1,890/yr, Lemmon, SD (ZIP 57638) sits in the 71st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 6% above the U.S. average.

$1,890
Avg premium (2022)
+6%
vs U.S. average
+12.7%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,890/yr
+12.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.87%
Avg severity: $17,407
Nonrenewal Rate
3.27%
+205.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 57638 (Lemmon, SD)

Homeowners in ZIP 57638 (Lemmon, SD) pay an average of $1,890 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data. That is 6% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 71st percentile nationally. Against South Dakota's average of $1,854, ZIP 57638 is 2% above, ranking #68 of 180 tracked ZIPs in South Dakota by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Dakota is Platte (ZIP 57369) at $1,892, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 17.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 57638. 1.87% of policies in ZIP 57638 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,407. 3.27% of ZIP 57638 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 205.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 57638 premiums risen 12.7%, spanning $1,677 to $1,927 (five-year average: $1,787), an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 57638 Compares

vs National Average
$1,890 vs $1,776
6% above national avg
vs South Dakota Average
$1,890 vs $1,854
2% above state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 57638, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,890
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 57638.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,677 -
2019 $1,699 +1.3%
2020 $1,740 +2.4%
2021 $1,927 +10.8%
2022 $1,890 -2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,787
Premium Range
$1,677 - $1,927
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 57638

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 57638?
ZIP 57638 (Lemmon, SD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,890 per year as of 2022 (71st percentile, #68 of 180 ZIPs in South Dakota). Premiums have changed +12.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lemmon, SD?
In ZIP 57638, insurers report a 17.2% loss ratio, a 1.87% claims frequency, and a 3.27% nonrenewal rate, the 71st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 57638 compared to the national average?
At $1,890/yr, ZIP 57638 runs 6% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 71st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 57638?
Insurers decline to renew 3.27% of policies in ZIP 57638 in South Dakota, a rise of 205.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 57638 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 57638 runs $1,677-$1,927 (5-year average $1,787). The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 57638 compare to the South Dakota state average?
The South Dakota state average is $1,854/yr; ZIP 57638 averages $1,890/yr, 2% above that figure, ranking #68 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.