ZIP 62556 · Christian County

Palmer, IL Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 62556, Palmer, Illinois averages $1,654/yr.

19.6%
Loss ratio
#379 of 1191
Illinois rank
7
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 62556 (Palmer, IL) homeowners insurance averages $1,654/yr, 57th percentile nationally, 7% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,654
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+3.4%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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
55/100
62556 - Palmer, 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
$1,654/yr
Avg premium, 43rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
54.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
85.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 62556's premium sits nationally

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

$1,654 Around the middle lower than 43% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,654/yr
Near-median premium
+3.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.67%
Avg severity: $4,855
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 62556 (Palmer, IL)

ZIP 62556 (Palmer, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,654 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 7 reported policies. That is 7% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 57th percentile nationally. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #379 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Breese (ZIP 62230) at $1,654, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 19.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 62556. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.67%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,855.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.4% through 2022, ranging $1,600 to $1,746 with a 5-year average of $1,679, an annualized rate of +0.8% per year.

Christian County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 54.0 (Relatively Low), the 54th national percentile and #54 of 102 Illinois counties (1% below the 54.5 state mean). Dominant hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 17.0 · Community Resilience 85.0. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 62556 Compares

vs National Average
$1,654 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,654 vs $1,631
1% above state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 62556, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,654
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 62556.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,600 -
2019 $1,746 +9.1%
2020 $1,699 -2.7%
2021 $1,695 -0.2%
2022 $1,654 -2.4%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 62556, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,679
Premium Range
$1,600 - $1,746
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Christian County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 62556 via FIPS 17021. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
54.0
Relatively Low · 54th national percentile
In-state county rank
#54
of 102 Illinois counties · state mean 54.5
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $5,105,933

Social Vulnerability Index 17.0 · Community Resilience 85.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively 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 ZIP 62556 (outside Illinois)

ZIP 62556's county NRI is 54.0 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Illinois containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,654/yr 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 62556?
ZIP 62556 (Palmer, IL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,654 per year as of 2022 (57th percentile, #379 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois). Premiums have changed +3.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palmer, IL?
In ZIP 62556, insurers report a 19.6% loss ratio, a 6.67% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 57th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 62556 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 62556 lands in the 57th percentile: its $1,654/yr average is 7% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 62556?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 62556 is N/A in Illinois.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 62556 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 62556 have ranged from $1,600 to $1,746, with a 5-year average of $1,679. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 62556 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 62556 has an average premium of $1,654/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #379 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 62556?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 62556 (Christian) is 54.0 - #54/102 in Illinois, 54th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 62556

This ZIP's premiums run at the 57th 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.