ZIP 61944 Insurance Data

Paris, Illinois · Edgar County · 18 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,522/yr
+13.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.24%
Avg severity: $19,000
Nonrenewal Rate
1.53%
+220.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61944 (Paris, IL)

ZIP 61944 (Paris, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,522 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 18 reported policies. That is 14% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 7% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 61944 is 52.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.24%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,000. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.53% in this ZIP, a rise of 220.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 61944 have risen by 13.5%, ranging from $1,341 to $1,522 with a five-year average of $1,427 — an annualized rate of +3.2% 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 61944 Compares

vs National Average
$1,522 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,522 vs $1,631
7% below state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,341
2019 $1,388 +3.6%
2020 $1,404 +1.2%
2021 $1,480 +5.4%
2022 $1,522 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,427
Premium Range
$1,341 - $1,522
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% 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 61944?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 61944 (Paris, IL) is $1,522 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +13.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Paris, IL?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.24% in this ZIP), loss ratio (52.9%), and nonrenewal rates (1.53%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61944 compared to the national average?
ZIP 61944 premiums of $1,522/yr are 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 48th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61944?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61944 is 1.53%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +220.5% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61944 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 61944 have ranged from $1,341 to $1,522, with a 5-year average of $1,427. The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 61944 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 61944 has an average premium of $1,522/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average.

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