Home Insurance in Forsyth, Illinois
Homes in Forsyth carry a median value of $281,000 - 121% higher than the Macon County median.
The typical home in Forsyth was built around 1995. Because older housing stock often has aging wiring, roofing or plumbing, it can cost more to insure or rebuild. About 9% of homes were built before 1960, about 36 points below Macon County's 45%.
Housing in Forsyth breaks down to 95% single-family homes and 5% apartments in buildings with 5+ units.
52% of owner-occupied homes in Forsyth carry a mortgage, and mortgage lenders require hazard insurance for as long as the loan is active.
Forsyth has an owner-occupancy rate of 93% and a vacancy rate of 4%; unoccupied homes typically need a different coverage form.
82% of homes in Forsyth are primarily heated with natural gas.
What's the biggest home insurance risk near Forsyth? FEMA's National Risk Index points to earthquake (Relatively Low) in Macon County and Macon County had 96 active NFIP flood policies as of September 2026. See the full Macon County home insurance overview for all FEMA hazard ratings and flood coverage details. Earthquake damage is excluded from a standard homeowners policy.
The statewide average premium for a standard HO-3 homeowners policy in Illinois is $1,480 per year, according to the NAIC homeowners insurance report (2023 data).
Key figures
| Median home value | $281,000 |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1995 |
| Owner-occupied share | 93% |
| Share of owner-occupied homes with a mortgage | 52% |
| Top county hazard | Earthquake (Relatively Low) |
| Active NFIP policies in Macon County | 96 |
| Home insurance premium | $1,480 - statewide average (NAIC, 2023 data) |
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Sources
Data last updated: 2026-09-29
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer Files (2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates (2024)
- FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025)
- FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3 (2026)
- NAIC Dwelling Fire, Homeowners Owner-Occupied, and Homeowners Tenant and Condominium/Cooperative Unit Owners Insurance: Data for 2023 (published 2026) (2023)