Home Insurance in Sibley, Iowa
Homes in Sibley carry a median value of $122,000 - close to the Osceola County median.
The typical home in Sibley was built around 1957. About 55% of homes were built before 1960, about 4 points below Osceola County's 59%. Because older housing stock often has aging wiring, roofing or plumbing, it can cost more to insure or rebuild.
Housing in Sibley breaks down to 88% single-family homes and 5% apartments in buildings with 5+ units.
43% of owner-occupied homes in Sibley carry a mortgage, and mortgage lenders require hazard insurance for as long as the loan is active.
Sibley has an owner-occupancy rate of 73% and a vacancy rate of 10%; unoccupied homes typically need a different coverage form.
75% of homes in Sibley are primarily heated with natural gas.
What's the biggest home insurance risk near Sibley? FEMA's National Risk Index points to hail (Relatively Moderate) in Osceola County and Osceola County had 6 active NFIP flood policies as of September 2026. See the full Osceola County home insurance overview for all FEMA hazard ratings and flood coverage details.
In Iowa, the statewide average premium for a standard HO-3 homeowners policy is $1,342 per year (NAIC, 2023 data).
Key figures
| Median home value | $122,000 |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1957 |
| Owner-occupied share | 73% |
| Share of owner-occupied homes with a mortgage | 43% |
| Top county hazard | Hail (Relatively Moderate) |
| Active NFIP policies in Osceola County | 6 |
| Home insurance premium | $1,342 - 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)