ZIP 61278 · Rock Island County

Rapids City, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 61278, Rapids City, Illinois.

9.4%
Loss ratio
#250 of 1191
Illinois rank
157
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 61278 (Rapids City, IL) homeowners insurance averages $1,728/yr, 62nd percentile nationally, 3% below the U.S. norm.

$1,728
Avg premium (2022)
-3%
vs U.S. average
+19.7%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,728/yr
+19.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.16%
Avg severity: $7,501
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61278 (Rapids City, IL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 61278 (Rapids City, IL) at $1,728 per year for 2022 across approximately 157 reported policies. That is 3% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Illinois statewide average is $1,631 per year; this ZIP sits 6% above that figure, ranking #250 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Omaha (ZIP 62871) at $1,728, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 61278 shows a 9.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.16%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,501.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 61278 premiums risen 19.7%, spanning $1,443 to $1,749 (five-year average: $1,605), an annualized rate of +4.6% 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 61278 Compares

vs National Average
$1,728 vs $1,776
3% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,728 vs $1,631
6% above state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 61278, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,728
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 61278.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,443 -
2019 $1,538 +6.6%
2020 $1,565 +1.8%
2021 $1,749 +11.7%
2022 $1,728 -1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,605
Premium Range
$1,443 - $1,749
Annual Change Rate
+4.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 61278

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

  • Put ZIP 61278 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Illinois compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 61278?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 61278 (Rapids City, IL) averages $1,728 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 62nd percentile, #250 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois. Premiums have changed +19.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rapids City, IL?
In ZIP 61278, insurers report a 9.4% loss ratio, a 2.16% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 62nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61278 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 61278 lands in the 62nd percentile: its $1,728/yr average is 3% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61278?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 61278 in Illinois.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61278 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 61278 have ranged from $1,443 to $1,749, with a 5-year average of $1,605. The annualized change rate is +4.6% per year.
How does ZIP 61278 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 61278 runs 6% above the Illinois state average ($1,631/yr vs this ZIP's $1,728/yr), ranking #250 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.