ZIP 61474 Insurance Data

Saint Augustine, Illinois · Knox County · 4 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,341/yr
+22.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
0.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.49%
Avg severity: $553
Nonrenewal Rate
1.49%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61474 (Saint Augustine, IL)

ZIP 61474 (Saint Augustine, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,341 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. That is 24% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 34th percentile nationally. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 18% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 61474 is 0.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.49%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $553. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.49% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 61474 have risen by 22.7%, ranging from $1,093 to $1,341 with a five-year average of $1,183 — an annualized rate of +5.3% per year. 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 61474 Compares

vs National Average
$1,341 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,341 vs $1,631
18% below state avg
National Percentile
34th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,093
2019 $1,116 +2.1%
2020 $1,205 +8.0%
2021 $1,159 -3.9%
2022 $1,341 +15.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,183
Premium Range
$1,093 - $1,341
Annual Change Rate
+5.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 61474?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 61474 (Saint Augustine, IL) is $1,341 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +22.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Augustine, IL?
Key factors include claims frequency (1.49% in this ZIP), loss ratio (0.6%), and nonrenewal rates (1.49%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61474 compared to the national average?
ZIP 61474 premiums of $1,341/yr are 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 34th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61474?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61474 is 1.49%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61474 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 61474 have ranged from $1,093 to $1,341, with a 5-year average of $1,183. The annualized change rate is +5.3% per year.
How does ZIP 61474 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 61474 has an average premium of $1,341/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 18% below the state average.

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