ZIP 57793 · Lawrence County

Whitewood, SD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 57793, Whitewood, South Dakota.

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

The verdict

At $2,584/yr, Whitewood, SD (ZIP 57793) sits in the 90th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 46% above the U.S. average.

$2,584
Avg premium (2022)
+46%
vs U.S. average
+31.9%
since 2018
90th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,584/yr
+31.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
310.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
30.28%
Avg severity: $26,488
Nonrenewal Rate
1.28%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 57793

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 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.

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.