ZIP 61956 · Douglas County
Villa Grove, IL Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 61956, Villa Grove, Illinois.
- 13.8%
- Loss ratio
- 0.90%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #917 of 1191
- Illinois rank
- 33
- Policies
The verdict
Villa Grove, IL (ZIP 61956) averages $1,444/yr for homeowners insurance, 19% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally.
- $1,444
- Avg premium (2022)
- -19%
- vs U.S. average
- +19.1%
- since 2018
- 42nd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 61956 (Villa Grove, IL)
Homeowners in ZIP 61956 (Villa Grove, IL) pay an average of $1,444 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 33 reported policies. That is 19% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 42nd percentile nationally. Against Illinois's average of $1,631, ZIP 61956 is 11% below, ranking #917 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Ottawa (ZIP 61350) at $1,444, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 61956 is 13.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.78%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,264. Insurers decline to renew 0.90% of policies in ZIP 61956 at expiration, a drop of 29.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 61956 premiums risen 19.1%, spanning $1,212 to $1,444 (five-year average: $1,316), an annualized rate of +4.5% 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 61956 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 61956, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,212 | - |
| 2019 | $1,249 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | $1,296 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $1,377 | +6.3% |
| 2022 | $1,444 | +4.9% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 61956
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 61956 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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
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