ZIP 57656 · Dewey County

Timber Lake, SD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 57656, Timber Lake, South Dakota.

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

The verdict

Timber Lake, SD (ZIP 57656) averages $1,778/yr for homeowners insurance, 0% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally.

$1,778
Avg premium (2022)
+0%
vs U.S. average
+5.6%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,778/yr
+5.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1058.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
87.34%
Avg severity: $21,551
Nonrenewal Rate
2.53%

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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 57656

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 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.

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.