ZIP 61070 · Stephenson County

Rock City, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 61070, Rock City, Illinois.

46.9%
Loss ratio
1.01%
Nonrenewal rate
#759 of 1191
Illinois rank
12
Policies

The verdict

Rock City, IL (ZIP 61070) averages $1,502/yr for homeowners insurance, 15% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally.

$1,502
Avg premium (2022)
-15%
vs U.S. average
+10.8%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,502/yr
+10.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.56%
Avg severity: $12,685
Nonrenewal Rate
1.01%
-49.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61070 (Rock City, IL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 61070 (Rock City, IL) runs $1,502 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 12 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 61070 in the 46th percentile, 15% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Illinois's average of $1,631, ZIP 61070 is 8% below, ranking #759 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Murrayville (ZIP 62668) at $1,502, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 46.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 61070. About 5.56% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,685. Insurers decline to renew 1.01% of policies in ZIP 61070 at expiration, a drop of 49.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 61070 have risen by 10.8%, ranging from $1,323 to $1,502 with a five-year average of $1,409, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 61070 Compares

vs National Average
$1,502 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,502 vs $1,631
8% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 61070, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,502
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 61070.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,356 -
2019 $1,323 -2.4%
2020 $1,377 +4.1%
2021 $1,486 +7.9%
2022 $1,502 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,409
Premium Range
$1,323 - $1,502
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 61070

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 61070 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Illinois's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Illinois overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 61070?
ZIP 61070 (Rock City, IL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,502 per year as of 2022 (46th percentile, #759 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois). Premiums have changed +10.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rock City, IL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 61070: claims frequency (5.56%), loss ratio (46.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.01%), together placing this ZIP at the 46th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61070 compared to the national average?
ZIP 61070 premiums of $1,502/yr are 15% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61070?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61070 is 1.01%, a drop of 49.0% over the past 5 years in Illinois.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61070 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 61070 have ranged from $1,323 to $1,502, with a 5-year average of $1,409. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 61070 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 61070 has an average premium of $1,502/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 8% below the state average, ranking #759 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.