ZIP 57656 · Dewey County

Timber Lake, SD Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 57656, Timber Lake, South Dakota averages $1,778/yr.

1058.5%
Loss ratio
2.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#100 of 180
South Dakota rank

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Timber Lake, SD sits #9,034 nationally on average premium ($1,778) versus #1,704 on nonrenewal rate (2.53%).

$1,778
Avg premium (2022)
#9,034
of 25,593 on premium
#1,704
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
65th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
20/100
57656 - Timber Lake, SD

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$1,778/yr
Avg premium, 35th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.03%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
78.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
6.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 57656's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,778 Around the middle lower than 35% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 57656. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in South Dakota, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 57656; crosshairs: South Dakota averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1272.9$1698.6$2124.3$2550.0$2975.70%1.2%2.5%3.7%4.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 57226 · Clear Lake $1,350/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 57317 · Bonesteel $1,479/yr · 2.44%
  • ZIP 57376 · Tripp $1,535/yr · 2.27%
  • ZIP 57382 · Wessington Springs $1,547/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 57368 · Plankinton $1,558/yr · 4.68%
  • ZIP 57456 · Leola $1,572/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 57332 · Emery $1,596/yr · 2.88%
  • ZIP 57522 · Blunt $1,617/yr · 2.38%
  • ZIP 57274 · Webster $1,629/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 57273 · Waubay $1,646/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 57375 · Stickney $1,667/yr · 1.75%
  • ZIP 57544 · Kennebec $1,672/yr · 1.39%
  • ZIP 57212 · Arlington $1,692/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 57350 · Huron $1,705/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 57380 · Wagner $1,723/yr · 3.10%
  • ZIP 57367 · Pickstown $1,745/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 57036 · Hurley $1,752/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 57384 · Wolsey $1,756/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 57103 · Sioux Falls $1,762/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 57106 · Sioux Falls $1,776/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 57656 · Timber Lake (this ZIP) $1,778/yr · 2.53%
  • ZIP 57442 · Gettysburg $1,781/yr · 0.27%
  • ZIP 57580 · Winner $1,786/yr · 1.31%
  • ZIP 57325 · Chamberlain $1,790/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 57223 · Castlewood $1,803/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 57355 · Kimball $1,808/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 57735 · Edgemont $1,811/yr · 1.68%
  • ZIP 57063 · Tabor $1,843/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 57078 · Yankton $1,854/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 57017 · Colman $1,875/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 57252 · Milbank $1,896/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 57069 · Vermillion $1,898/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 57020 · Crooks $1,912/yr · 4.14%
  • ZIP 57701 · Rapid City $1,926/yr · 1.62%
  • ZIP 57276 · White $1,950/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 57501 · Pierre $1,956/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 57268 · Toronto $1,964/yr · 3.57%
  • ZIP 57048 · Montrose $1,980/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 57034 · Hudson $2,008/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 57032 · Harrisburg $2,031/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 57319 · Bridgewater $2,062/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 57717 · Belle Fourche $2,111/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 57532 · Fort Pierre $2,168/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 57718 · Black Hawk $2,223/yr · 1.97%
  • ZIP 57451 · Ipswich $2,283/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 57761 · New Underwood $2,333/yr · 3.89%
  • ZIP 57754 · Lead $2,401/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 57751 · Keystone $2,492/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 57793 · Whitewood $2,584/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 57759 · Nemo $2,898/yr · 1.97%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,778/yr
Near-median premium
+5.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1058.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
87.34%
Avg severity: $21,551
Nonrenewal Rate
2.53%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 57656 (Timber Lake, SD)

Homeowners in ZIP 57656 (Timber Lake, SD) pay an average of $1,778 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data. That is 0% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 65th percentile nationally. The South Dakota statewide average is $1,854 per year; this ZIP sits 4% below that figure, ranking #100 of 180 tracked ZIPs in South Dakota by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Dakota is Bruce (ZIP 57220) at $1,779, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 57656 shows a 1058.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 87.34% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,551. 2.53% of ZIP 57656 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.6% through 2022, ranging $1,628 to $1,937 with a 5-year average of $1,761, an annualized rate of +1.4% per year.

Dewey County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 78.7 (Relatively Low), 79th percentile nationally and #2 of 60 South Dakota counties - 182% above the state mean of 27.9. Dominant mapped hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 98.7 · Community Resilience 6.9. 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 57656 Compares

vs National Average
$1,778 vs $1,776
0% above national avg
vs South Dakota Average
$1,778 vs $1,854
4% below state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 57656, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,778
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 57656.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,684 -
2019 $1,779 +5.7%
2020 $1,628 -8.5%
2021 $1,937 +19.0%
2022 $1,778 -8.2%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 57656, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,761
Premium Range
$1,628 - $1,937
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Dewey County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 57656 via FIPS 46041. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
78.7
Relatively Low · 79th national percentile
In-state county rank
#2
of 60 South Dakota counties · state mean 27.9
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $19,745,510

Social Vulnerability Index 98.7 · Community Resilience 6.9

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: South Dakota NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside South Dakota for ZIP 57656

Cross-state peers for ZIP 57656: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside South Dakota. County hazard context (Dewey, NRI 78.7) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,778/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (2.53% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 57656?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 57656 (Timber Lake, SD) averages $1,778 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 65th percentile, #100 of 180 ZIPs in South Dakota. Premiums have changed +5.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Timber Lake, SD?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 57656: a claims frequency of 87.34% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.53%, against a loss ratio above 100% (1058.5%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 57656 compared to the national average?
At $1,778/yr, ZIP 57656 runs 0% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 65th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 57656?
Insurers decline to renew 2.53% of policies in ZIP 57656 in South Dakota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 57656 over 5 years?
ZIP 57656 premiums spanned $1,628 to $1,937 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,761. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 57656 compare to the South Dakota state average?
ZIP 57656 has an average premium of $1,778/yr compared to the South Dakota state average of $1,854/yr. This ZIP is 4% below the state average, ranking #100 of 180 tracked ZIPs in South Dakota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 57656?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 57656 (Dewey) is 78.7 - #2/60 in South Dakota, 79th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 57656

This ZIP's premiums run at the 65th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.