ZIP 58781 · Ward County

Sawyer, ND Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 58781, Sawyer, North Dakota averages $2,154/yr.

9.7%
Loss ratio
4.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#17 of 87
North Dakota rank
2
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 58781 (Sawyer, ND) is #4,981 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #516 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,154
Avg premium (2022)
#4,981
of 25,593 on premium
#516
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
81st
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
32/100
58781 - Sawyer, ND

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
$2,154/yr
Avg premium, 19th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.04%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
64.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
76.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 58781's premium sits nationally

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

$2,154 Higher than most more expensive than 81% 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 58781. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in North 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 58781; crosshairs: North Dakota averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1493.5$1751.9$2010.4$2268.8$2527.30%1.7%3.4%5.2%6.9%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 58270 · Park River $1,540/yr · 2.35%
  • ZIP 58763 · New Town $1,595/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 58203 · Grand Forks $1,596/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 58401 · Jamestown $1,667/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 58103 · Fargo $1,686/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 58220 · Cavalier $1,707/yr · 1.51%
  • ZIP 58041 · Hankinson $1,716/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 58565 · Riverdale $1,731/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 58368 · Rugby $1,747/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 58367 · Rolla $1,750/yr · 2.15%
  • ZIP 58316 · Belcourt $1,754/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 58045 · Hillsboro $1,768/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 58237 · Grafton $1,812/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 58301 · Devils Lake $1,830/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 58251 · Larimore $1,832/yr · 3.38%
  • ZIP 58703 · Minot $1,844/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 58228 · Emerado $1,871/yr · 1.33%
  • ZIP 58078 · West Fargo $1,881/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 58075 · Wahpeton $1,883/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 58257 · Mayville $1,892/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 58318 · Bottineau $1,910/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 58701 · Minot $1,920/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 58801 · Williston $1,923/yr · 1.48%
  • ZIP 58077 · Walcott $1,939/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 58785 · Surrey $1,940/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 58621 · Beach $1,944/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 58740 · Glenburn $1,966/yr · 6.56%
  • ZIP 58267 · Northwood $1,971/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 58341 · Harvey $1,974/yr · 2.13%
  • ZIP 58854 · Watford City $2,025/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 58501 · Bismarck $2,028/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 58852 · Tioga $2,053/yr · 3.50%
  • ZIP 58639 · Hettinger $2,070/yr · 4.23%
  • ZIP 58722 · Burlington $2,105/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 58042 · Harwood $2,106/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 58622 · Belfield $2,114/yr · 2.11%
  • ZIP 58523 · Beulah $2,118/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 58781 · Sawyer (this ZIP) $2,154/yr · 4.23%
  • ZIP 58540 · Garrison $2,173/yr · 0.27%
  • ZIP 58554 · Mandan $2,175/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 58563 · New Salem $2,191/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 58005 · Argusville $2,250/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 58640 · Killdeer $2,267/yr · 2.56%
  • ZIP 58579 · Wilton $2,287/yr · 2.22%
  • ZIP 58047 · Horace $2,380/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 58601 · Dickinson $2,393/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 58575 · Turtle Lake $2,448/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 58503 · Bismarck $2,476/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 58558 · Menoken $2,480/yr · 0.78%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,154/yr
Above-median premium
+16.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.7%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.23%
Avg severity: $4,932
Nonrenewal Rate
4.23%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 58781 (Sawyer, ND)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 58781 (Sawyer, ND) runs $2,154 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 21% above that mark and lands in the 81st national percentile. The North Dakota statewide average is $1,954 per year; this ZIP sits 10% above that figure, ranking #17 of 87 tracked ZIPs in North Dakota by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Dakota is Kindred (ZIP 58051) at $2,165, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 9.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,932. Insurers decline to renew 4.23% of policies in ZIP 58781 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 58781 costs have risen 16.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,849 to a high of $2,154, an annualized rate of +3.9% per year.

For ZIP 58781, county-level FEMA NRI is 64.8 in Ward - middle of the national distribution (65th percentile) and #3 among 37 North Dakota counties. Top hazard on the index: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 76.7.

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 58781 Compares

vs National Average
$2,154 vs $1,776
21% above national avg
vs North Dakota Average
$2,154 vs $1,954
10% above state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 58781, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,154
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 58781.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,849 -
2019 $1,877 +1.5%
2020 $1,896 +1.0%
2021 $2,000 +5.5%
2022 $2,154 +7.7%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 58781

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,955
Premium Range
$1,849 - $2,154
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Ward County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 58781 via FIPS 38101. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
64.8
Relatively Low · 65th national percentile
In-state county rank
#3
of 37 North Dakota counties · state mean 26.6
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $18,308,781

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 76.7

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 58781

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 58781 in Ward County (NRI 64.8, hazard Cold Wave), both outside North Dakota. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,154/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (4.23% 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 58781?
ZIP 58781 (Sawyer, ND) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,154 per year as of 2022, in the 81st percentile nationally, #17 of 87 ZIPs in North Dakota. Premiums have changed +16.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sawyer, ND?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 58781: a claims frequency of 4.23%, a loss ratio of 9.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 4.23%, placing this ZIP in the 81st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 58781 compared to the national average?
ZIP 58781 premiums of $2,154/yr are 21% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 81st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 58781?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 58781 is 4.23% in North Dakota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 58781 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 58781 have ranged from $1,849 to $2,154, with a 5-year average of $1,955. The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 58781 compare to the North Dakota state average?
ZIP 58781 has an average premium of $2,154/yr compared to the North Dakota state average of $1,954/yr. This ZIP is 10% above the state average, ranking #17 of 87 tracked ZIPs in North Dakota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 58781?
County NRI 64.8 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 58781 via Ward County FIPS 38101. In-state rank #3 of 37; national percentile 65th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 58781

This ZIP's premiums run at the 81st 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.