ZIP 57793 Insurance Data

Whitewood, South Dakota · Lawrence County · 5 policies

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)

ZIP 57793 (Whitewood, SD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,584 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 5 reported policies. That is 46% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 90th percentile nationally. Compared to the South Dakota state average of $1,854, this ZIP runs 39% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

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. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 30.28%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,488. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.28% in this ZIP, a rise of 36.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 57793 have risen by 31.9%, ranging from $1,933 to $2,584 with a five-year average of $2,194 — an annualized rate of +7.2% per year. 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

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)

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?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 57793 (Whitewood, SD) is $2,584 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +31.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whitewood, SD?
Key factors include claims frequency (30.28% in this ZIP), loss ratio (310.3%), and nonrenewal rates (1.28%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
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%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +36.5% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 57793 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 57793 have ranged from $1,933 to $2,584, with 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?
ZIP 57793 has an average premium of $2,584/yr compared to the South Dakota state average of $1,854/yr. This ZIP is 39% above the state average.

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