Home Insurance in West Bend, Iowa
Homes in West Bend carry a median value of $159,700 - 30% higher than the Palo Alto County median.
The typical home in West Bend was built around 1966. Because older housing stock often has aging wiring, roofing or plumbing, it can cost more to insure or rebuild. About 38% of homes were built before 1960, about 15 points below Palo Alto County's 53%.
Housing in West Bend breaks down to 89% single-family homes, 9% apartments in buildings with 5+ units and 1% mobile or manufactured homes.
About 41% of owner-occupied homes in West Bend have a mortgage. Lenders require hazard (homeowners) insurance on any home carrying a mortgage.
West Bend has an owner-occupancy rate of 85% and a vacancy rate of 12%; unoccupied homes typically need a different coverage form.
In West Bend, 79% of homes are primarily heated with natural gas.
FEMA rates Palo Alto County's overall risk as Very Low, led by hail (Relatively Moderate). Palo Alto County had 16 active NFIP flood policies as of September 2026. See the full Palo Alto 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 | $159,700 |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1966 |
| Owner-occupied share | 85% |
| Share of owner-occupied homes with a mortgage | 41% |
| Top county hazard | Hail (Relatively Moderate) |
| Active NFIP policies in Palo Alto County | 16 |
| 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)