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Home insurance & natural hazards in Marion County, IN

Calm, plain facts for homeowners in Marion County: what neighbors have paid for coverage, what flood insurance costs, and which weather hazards matter most here.

  • Typical premiums from U.S. Treasury insurance data
  • Flood insurance costs from 2,011 FEMA NFIP policies
  • 14 natural hazards rated by the FEMA National Risk Index
See the numbers

Historical averages, not a quote. Updated Oct 2026.

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Marion at a glance

Four numbers most homeowners ask about first.

$1,545
Typical home premium

Per policy per year in 2022, median of 34 ZIP codes (inflation-adjusted).

$1,098
Avg. flood policy

Average full cost of a single-family NFIP policy that took effect in 2025.

1.30%
Nonrenewal rate

Share of policies insurers chose not to renew in 2022, median ZIP. Typical U.S. ZIP: 0.81%.

Rel. high
FEMA risk rating

Overall National Risk Index rating, higher than 97.5% of U.S. counties.

Marion County in numbers
977,041
residents (2020 Census)
6.8%
of policies had a paid claim (2022, median ZIP)
$11,766
average paid claim (2022, median ZIP)
2,011
single-family NFIP flood policies (2025)

What homeowners here pay

Each block pairs a short explanation with the data behind it.

Homeowners insurance

U.S. Treasury FIO, HO-3/HO-5 policies, 2018–2022

Typical premiums in Marion County were $1,545 per policy in 2022, 5% above the typical Indiana ZIP code ($1,465) and about the same as the typical U.S. ZIP code ($1,551). After adjusting for inflation, local premiums held roughly steady between 2018 and 2022.

Premiums by ZIP

Typical premium per policy

Inflation-adjusted dollars, median across ZIP codes
MarionIndianaU.S. typical ZIP

Flood insurance

FEMA NFIP single-family policies, 2022–2025

Standard home policies don't cover floods. The average single-family NFIP policy that took effect here in 2025 cost $1,098, compared with $1,152 in 2022. About 79% of local policies are for homes in high-risk A or V zones and 21% in moderate- to lower-risk zones.

Flood costs by ZIP

Average flood policy cost

Full cost incl. fees, by year the policy took effect

Policies by flood zone, 2025

2,011 policies
A zones 79%X/B/C zones 21%V zones 0%

Natural hazards

FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025

Bars show how Marion compares with every U.S. county for each hazard (100 = highest). Tornado, strong wind and cold wave rank highest here. A high rank doesn't mean an event is likely in any given year. It shows where preparation and the right coverage matter most.

How the ratings work

Hazard risk, national percentile

Higher than X% of U.S. counties

Compare nearby

Neighboring counties

Typical premium 2022 (Treasury FIO), nonrenewal 2022, avg. flood policy 2025 (NFIP)
CountyPremiumNonrenewalFlood
Hancock County$1,7580.91%$1,042
Hamilton County$1,6931.13%$1,073
Morgan County$1,6491.15%$1,089
Johnson County$1,6170.77%$1,080
Shelby County$1,6150.95%$1,143
Hendricks County$1,6091.03%$1,173
Boone County$1,5770.97%$1,104
Marion County$1,5451.30%$1,098

Flood insurance by ZIP, 2025

FEMA NFIP, single-family homes, ZIPs with the most policies
ZIPPoliciesAvg. cost
46241 Indianapolis282$749
46220 Indianapolis221$1,179
46240 Indianapolis210$1,526
46221 Indianapolis169$941
46222 Indianapolis162$882
46217 Indianapolis143$1,207
46208 Indianapolis106$1,843
46219 Indianapolis90$1,206

ZIP code pages in Marion County

Practical next steps

Simple things Marion homeowners can do with this information.

Check your flood zone. Look up your address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov). Standard home policies don't cover flood damage, and flood insurance usually has a 30-day waiting period, so it's worth sorting out before storm season.
Know that earthquake damage is separate. Standard homeowners policies exclude earthquakes. If shaking is a concern where you live, ask about a separate earthquake policy or endorsement and its deductible.
Compare at renewal. Premiums vary widely by ZIP code, home and insurer. Use these averages as a reference point, not a price, and compare a few quotes at renewal.
Keep records. A roof certificate, receipts for upgrades and photos of your home's condition can help when you shop for coverage or file a claim.

Historical averages, not a quote. Homeowners figures are inflation-adjusted averages from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office "Supporting Underlying Metrics" (2018–2022, published January 2025). They cover HO-3/HO-5 policies from participating private insurers and exclude state residual-market plans (such as FAIR plans and Citizens), surplus-lines and flood coverage. Treasury notes that individual ZIP codes can contain data anomalies. Your price depends on your home, coverage and insurer.

Sources: U.S. Treasury FIO; FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3 (data as of Sep 8, 2026); FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025); U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA-to-county relationship file (2020) and county adjacency file; GeoNames place names. How we calculate these numbers.

This product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API and National Risk Index data, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s). SafeHomeFacts is independent and not affiliated with the U.S. Treasury, FEMA or any insurer.