ZIP 61856 · Piatt County

Monticello, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 61856, Monticello, Illinois.

32.1%
Loss ratio
0.54%
Nonrenewal rate
#637 of 1191
Illinois rank
27
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Monticello, IL (ZIP 61856) runs $1,546/yr on average: the 50th percentile nationally and 13% below the U.S. average.

$1,546
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+14.1%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,546/yr
+14.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.13%
Avg severity: $15,846
Nonrenewal Rate
0.54%
-21.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61856 (Monticello, IL)

ZIP 61856 (Monticello, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,546 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 27 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 61856 in the 50th percentile, 13% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 5% below, ranking #637 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Steeleville (ZIP 62288) at $1,546, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 61856 shows a 32.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.13% of policies in ZIP 61856 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,846. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.54%, a drop of 21.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 61856 costs have risen 14.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,356 to a high of $1,546, an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 61856 Compares

vs National Average
$1,546 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,546 vs $1,631
5% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 61856, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,546
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 61856.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,356 -
2019 $1,420 +4.8%
2020 $1,467 +3.3%
2021 $1,505 +2.6%
2022 $1,546 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,459
Premium Range
$1,356 - $1,546
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 61856

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

  • Put ZIP 61856 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 61856?
At the 50th percentile nationally, #637 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois, ZIP 61856 (Monticello, IL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,546 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +14.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Monticello, IL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 61856: claims frequency (3.13%), loss ratio (32.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.54%), together placing this ZIP at the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61856 compared to the national average?
ZIP 61856 premiums of $1,546/yr are 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61856?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61856 is 0.54%, a drop of 21.8% over the past 5 years in Illinois.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61856 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 61856 have ranged from $1,356 to $1,546, with a 5-year average of $1,459. The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 61856 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 61856 has an average premium of $1,546/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 5% below the state average, ranking #637 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.