ZIP 61281 · Mercer County

Sherrard, IL Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 61281, Sherrard, Illinois averages $1,672/yr.

78.4%
Loss ratio
1.26%
Nonrenewal rate
#339 of 1191
Illinois rank
26
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Sherrard, IL sits #10,623 nationally on average premium ($1,672) versus #6,985 on nonrenewal rate (1.26%).

$1,672
Avg premium (2022)
#10,623
of 25,593 on premium
#6,985
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
58th
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

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
64/100
61281 - Sherrard, 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 D
$1,672/yr
Avg premium, 42nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A+
8.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
85.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 61281's premium sits nationally

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

$1,672 Around the middle lower than 42% 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 61281. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Illinois, 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 61281; crosshairs: Illinois averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$791.7$2149.9$3508.1$4866.3$6224.50.0%0.9%1.8%2.6%3.5%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 61367 · Sublette $1,039/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 61239 · Carbon Cliff $1,270/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 60459 · Burbank $1,307/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 61604 · Peoria $1,327/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 61085 · Stockton $1,351/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 61523 · Chillicothe $1,367/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 60008 · Rolling Meadows $1,383/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 61778 · Waynesville $1,393/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 60901 · Kankakee $1,404/yr · 1.33%
  • ZIP 61422 · Bushnell $1,423/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 60097 · Wonder Lake $1,431/yr · 2.41%
  • ZIP 62075 · Nokomis $1,440/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 60077 · Skokie $1,447/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 61815 · Bondville $1,454/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 62522 · Decatur $1,468/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 60914 · Bourbonnais $1,476/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 61447 · Kirkwood $1,484/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 61724 · Bellflower $1,496/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 60964 · Saint Anne $1,503/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 62560 · Raymond $1,511/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 62427 · Flat Rock $1,521/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 62468 · Toledo $1,529/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 61465 · New Windsor $1,538/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 61816 · Broadlands $1,550/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 61047 · Leaf River $1,559/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 62821 · Carmi $1,568/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 62012 · Brighton $1,577/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 61561 · Roanoke $1,588/yr · 0.17%
  • ZIP 62250 · Hoffman $1,598/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 62690 · Virden $1,613/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 60537 · Millington $1,626/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 61810 · Allerton $1,636/yr · 3.33%
  • ZIP 62889 · Texico $1,646/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 60046 · Lake Villa $1,656/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 62822 · Christopher $1,668/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 61281 · Sherrard (this ZIP) $1,672/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 60084 · Wauconda $1,682/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 60021 · Fox River Grove $1,696/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 62432 · Hidalgo $1,712/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 62205 · East Saint Louis $1,729/yr · 2.34%
  • ZIP 62249 · Highland $1,749/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 62954 · Junction $1,771/yr · 2.33%
  • ZIP 62626 · Carlinville $1,793/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 60467 · Orland Park $1,817/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 60072 · Ringwood $1,852/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 62062 · Maryville $1,896/yr · 0.27%
  • ZIP 60549 · Serena $2,012/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 60647 · Chicago $2,272/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 60305 · River Forest $2,722/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 60611 · Chicago $5,978/yr · 1.92%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,672/yr
Near-median premium
+20.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
78.4%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.90%
Avg severity: $26,777
Nonrenewal Rate
1.26%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+46.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61281 (Sherrard, IL)

Homeowners in ZIP 61281 (Sherrard, IL) pay an average of $1,672 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 26 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 61281 comes in 6% below, the 58th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Illinois's average of $1,631, ZIP 61281 is 2% above, ranking #339 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Coal City (ZIP 60416) at $1,672, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 61281 is 78.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.90% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,777. 1.26% of ZIP 61281 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 46.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 61281 have risen by 20.2%, ranging from $1,391 to $1,672 with a five-year average of $1,527, an annualized rate of +4.7% per year.

Lower-band NRI for Mercer County: 8.8 (Very Low), 9th percentile nationally, #97/102 in Illinois (84% below 54.5). Hazard label: Strong Wind. Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 85.7. FEMA NRI is not the FIO premium table.

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 61281 Compares

vs National Average
$1,672 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,672 vs $1,631
2% above state avg
National Percentile
58th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 61281, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,672
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 61281.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,391 -
2019 $1,445 +3.9%
2020 $1,527 +5.7%
2021 $1,599 +4.7%
2022 $1,672 +4.5%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 61281, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,527
Premium Range
$1,391 - $1,672
Annual Change Rate
+4.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Mercer County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 61281 via FIPS 17131. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
8.8
Very Low · 9th national percentile
In-state county rank
#97
of 102 Illinois counties · state mean 54.5
Top mapped hazard
Strong Wind
Expected annual loss $1,209,116

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 85.7

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a lower-NRI ZIP (Mercer County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 61281: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Illinois. County hazard context (Mercer, NRI 8.8) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,672/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.26% 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 61281?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 61281 (Sherrard, IL) averages $1,672 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 58th percentile, #339 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois. Premiums have changed +20.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sherrard, IL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 61281: a claims frequency of 4.90%, a loss ratio of 78.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.26%, placing this ZIP in the 58th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61281 compared to the national average?
At $1,672/yr, ZIP 61281 runs 6% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 58th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61281?
Insurers decline to renew 1.26% of policies in ZIP 61281 in Illinois, a rise of 46.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61281 over 5 years?
ZIP 61281 premiums spanned $1,391 to $1,672 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,527. The annualized change rate is +4.7% per year.
How does ZIP 61281 compare to the Illinois state average?
The Illinois state average is $1,631/yr; ZIP 61281 averages $1,672/yr, 2% above that figure, ranking #339 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 61281?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 61281 (Mercer) is 8.8 - #97/102 in Illinois, 9th national percentile, top hazard Strong Wind. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 61281

This ZIP's premiums run at the 58th 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.