ZIP 60970 · Iroquois County

Watseka, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 60970, Watseka, Illinois.

59.9%
Loss ratio
1.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#1008 of 1191
Illinois rank
21
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Watseka, IL (ZIP 60970) runs $1,401/yr on average: the 39th percentile nationally and 21% below the U.S. average.

$1,401
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+16.5%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,401/yr
+16.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.10%
Avg severity: $20,450
Nonrenewal Rate
1.40%
+181.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 60970 (Watseka, IL)

Homeowners in ZIP 60970 (Watseka, IL) pay an average of $1,401 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 21 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 60970 in the 39th percentile, 21% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 14% below, ranking #1008 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Sandwich (ZIP 60548) at $1,401, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 60970 shows a 59.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.10% of policies in ZIP 60970 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,450. Insurers decline to renew 1.40% of policies in ZIP 60970 at expiration, a rise of 181.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 60970 costs have risen 16.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,203 to a high of $1,401, an annualized rate of +3.9% 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 60970 Compares

vs National Average
$1,401 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,401 vs $1,631
14% below state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 60970, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,401
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 60970.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,203 -
2019 $1,249 +3.8%
2020 $1,313 +5.2%
2021 $1,381 +5.2%
2022 $1,401 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,310
Premium Range
$1,203 - $1,401
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 60970

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 60970?
At the 39th percentile nationally, #1008 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois, ZIP 60970 (Watseka, IL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,401 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +16.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Watseka, IL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 60970: claims frequency (4.10%), loss ratio (59.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.40%), together placing this ZIP at the 39th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 60970 compared to the national average?
ZIP 60970 premiums of $1,401/yr are 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60970?
ZIP 60970 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.40% in Illinois, a rise of 181.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 60970 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 60970 have ranged from $1,203 to $1,401, with a 5-year average of $1,310. The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 60970 compare to the Illinois state average?
The Illinois state average is $1,631/yr; ZIP 60970 averages $1,401/yr, 14% below that figure, ranking #1008 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois 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.