ZIP 61018 · Stephenson County

Dakota, IL Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 61018, Dakota, Illinois averages $1,351/yr.

31.2%
Loss ratio
#1096 of 1191
Illinois rank
12
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 61018 (Dakota, IL) homeowners insurance averages $1,351/yr, 35th percentile nationally, 24% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,351
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+11.1%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
51/100
61018 - Dakota, IL

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 B-
$1,351/yr
Avg premium, 65th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
73.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
68.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 61018's premium sits nationally

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

$1,351 Lower than most lower than 65% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,351/yr
Near-median premium
+11.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.2%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.03%
Avg severity: $8,377
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61018 (Dakota, IL)

ZIP 61018 (Dakota, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,351 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 12 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 61018 in the 35th percentile, 24% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Illinois's average of $1,631, ZIP 61018 is 17% below, ranking #1096 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Stockton (ZIP 61085) at $1,351, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 31.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 61018. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.03%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,377.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 61018 premiums risen 11.1%, spanning $1,216 to $1,351 (five-year average: $1,278), an annualized rate of +2.7% per year.

FEMA NRI places Stephenson County in the upper risk band at 73.9 (Relatively Low): national 74th percentile, #30/102 inside Illinois, and 36% above the 54.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 56.7 · Community Resilience 68.6. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 61018 Compares

vs National Average
$1,351 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,351 vs $1,631
17% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 61018, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,351
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 61018.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,216 -
2019 $1,219 +0.2%
2020 $1,271 +4.2%
2021 $1,332 +4.8%
2022 $1,351 +1.5%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 61018 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,278
Premium Range
$1,216 - $1,351
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Stephenson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 61018 via FIPS 17177. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
73.9
Relatively Low · 74th national percentile
In-state county rank
#30
of 102 Illinois counties · state mean 54.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $3,891,463

Social Vulnerability Index 56.7 · Community Resilience 68.6

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Illinois for ZIP 61018

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 61018 in Stephenson County (NRI 73.9, hazard Tornado), both outside Illinois. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,351/yr 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 61018?
ZIP 61018 (Dakota, IL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,351 per year as of 2022 (35th percentile, #1096 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois). Premiums have changed +11.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dakota, IL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 61018: claims frequency (5.03%), loss ratio (31.2%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61018 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 61018 lands in the 35th percentile: its $1,351/yr average is 24% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61018?
ZIP 61018 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Illinois.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61018 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 61018 have ranged from $1,216 to $1,351, with a 5-year average of $1,278. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 61018 compare to the Illinois state average?
The Illinois state average is $1,631/yr; ZIP 61018 averages $1,351/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #1096 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 61018?
County NRI 73.9 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 61018 via Stephenson County FIPS 17177. In-state rank #30 of 102; national percentile 74th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 61018

This ZIP's premiums run at the 35th 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.