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.
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
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 57656, 2018–2022
| 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
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What this means for ZIP 57656
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 57656 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how South Dakota compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. South Dakota overview
- Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. Loss ratio guide
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
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