ZIP 57793 · Lawrence County

Whitewood, SD Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 57793, Whitewood, South Dakota averages $2,584/yr.

310.3%
Loss ratio
1.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#5 of 180
South Dakota rank
5
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 57793 (Whitewood, SD) is #2,492 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #6,798 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,584
Avg premium (2022)
#2,492
of 25,593 on premium
#6,798
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
90th
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
35/100
57793 - Whitewood, 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
$2,584/yr
Avg premium, 10th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C-
49.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C-
54.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 57793's premium sits nationally

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

$2,584 Higher than most more expensive than 90% 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 57793. 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 57793; 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 49 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 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 (this ZIP) $2,584/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 57759 · Nemo $2,898/yr · 1.97%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,584/yr
Above-median premium
+31.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
310.3%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
30.28%
Avg severity: $26,488
Nonrenewal Rate
1.28%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+36.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 57793 (Whitewood, SD)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 57793 (Whitewood, SD) runs $2,584 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 5 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 46% above that mark and lands in the 90th national percentile. Against South Dakota's average of $1,854, ZIP 57793 is 39% above, ranking #5 of 180 tracked ZIPs in South Dakota by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Dakota is Piedmont (ZIP 57769) at $2,581, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 57793 is 310.3%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 30.28%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,488. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.28%, a rise of 36.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 57793 premiums risen 31.9%, spanning $1,933 to $2,584 (five-year average: $2,194), an annualized rate of +7.2% per year.

For ZIP 57793, county-level FEMA NRI is 49.3 in Lawrence - middle of the national distribution (49th percentile) and #11 among 60 South Dakota counties. Top hazard on the index: Wildfire. Social Vulnerability Index 35.5 · Community Resilience 54.0.

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 57793 Compares

vs National Average
$2,584 vs $1,776
46% above national avg
vs South Dakota Average
$2,584 vs $1,854
39% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 57793, 2018–2022

$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,584
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 57793.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,959 -
2019 $1,933 -1.3%
2020 $2,032 +5.1%
2021 $2,460 +21.1%
2022 $2,584 +5.0%

2018-2022: premiums climbing +7.2%/yr

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,194
Premium Range
$1,933 - $2,584
Annual Change Rate
+7.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Lawrence County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 57793 via FIPS 46081. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
49.3
Relatively Low · 49th national percentile
In-state county rank
#11
of 60 South Dakota counties · state mean 27.9
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $2,393,577

Social Vulnerability Index 35.5 · Community Resilience 54.0

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 57793

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 57793 in Lawrence County (NRI 49.3, hazard Wildfire), both outside South Dakota. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,584/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.28% 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 57793?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 57793 (Whitewood, SD): $2,584/year as of 2022, the 90th national percentile, #5 of 180 ZIPs in South Dakota. Premiums have changed +31.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whitewood, SD?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 57793: a claims frequency of 30.28% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.28%, against a loss ratio above 100% (310.3%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 57793 compared to the national average?
ZIP 57793 premiums of $2,584/yr are 46% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 90th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 57793?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 57793 is 1.28%, a rise of 36.5% over the past 5 years in South Dakota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 57793 over 5 years?
ZIP 57793 premiums spanned $1,933 to $2,584 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,194. The annualized change rate is +7.2% per year.
How does ZIP 57793 compare to the South Dakota state average?
The South Dakota state average is $1,854/yr; ZIP 57793 averages $2,584/yr, 39% above that figure, ranking #5 of 180 tracked ZIPs in South Dakota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 57793?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 57793 (Lawrence) is 49.3 - #11/60 in South Dakota, 49th national percentile, top hazard Wildfire. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 57793

This ZIP's premiums run at the 90th 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.