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Mcdonough County, IL Homeowners Insurance Quotes

If you own a home in Mcdonough County, IL you are currently paying around $95.33 per month for a standard homeowners policy. A standard HO-3 policy normally coverages your home against windstorms, lightning and fire damage. In Illinois, your premium could be in the average rate range of $1144 per year. We like to help customers compare multiple home insurance rates all in one place. Our shopping process is a hassle free and we are here to help you review prices as well as coverage options that best fit your financial needs. You may want the lowest price but it is important to email or speak with us when it comes to cost versus coverage. Our consulting process if free and we can first review up to 12 major carriers with competitive rates in your area. Next, we can compare rate and coverage options. And last we can help you review enhanced coverage options like wind/hail or flood and include any homeowners insurance discounts that may apply to help you save more money on your home insurance needs.

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Mcdonough County, IL Housing Demographics

With 32,612 residents living within the Mcdonough County area there are over 14,419 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 6,724 families living within the local area, it is safe to say that great coverage at an affordable price is most desired amongst every homeowner living in Mcdonough County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households13,057
Family Households (families)6,724
Average Owner Occupied Household Size2
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units14,419

Mcdonough County, IL Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Mcdonough, IL homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$880 /yr.

Illinois's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Illinois, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 31 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$628 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$880 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1144 /yr.

Illinois Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • What causes North Carolina home insurance to go up? Posted on Monday 7th July, 2025

    A homeowner in North Carolina was greeted with a nasty surprise this year, a 41% increase in his insurance premium.  On average, homeowners in North Carolina saw a rate jump of 7.5% on June 1st due to a settlement reached by the North Carolina Department of Insurance but this certainly doesn’t explain a 41% increase.  Doug Corkhill is […]

  • Is the U.S. Home Buying Market Going to Drop in 2025? Posted on Friday 4th July, 2025

    A recent report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies found that U.S. homebuying has dropped to its lowest levels since the mid-1990s. The report, The State of the Nation’s Housing 2025 blames record high real estate prices combined with higher interests for the drop in home sales.  While high home prices and elevated interest rates […]

  • Florida Homeowners Are Concerned About Property Insurance Crisis Posted on Tuesday 1st July, 2025

    Insurance rates are rising at unprecedented rates, causing millions of people to struggle with the new premiums.  In the last three years, insurance rates have doubled in some areas. Homeowners fear for their houses while their representatives in Congress struggle to help.  Insurers are pulling out of states like Florida as damaging hurricanes and powerful […]

  • Upgrading Your Home Against Disasters Can Help Save You Money On Your Insurance Posted on Thursday 26th June, 2025

    Ron Watson’s roof on his Alabama home looks the same as all his neighbors’ roofs. Yet his is saving him money every year.  With the help of nails specifically designed to stay in place during high winds, along with other construction elements, Watson’s roof is less likely to be damaged in natural disasters, like hurricane […]

  • Should I consider climate changes when buying a new home? Posted on Saturday 21st June, 2025

    Climate change is on our doorstep, so now more than ever, it’s essential to consider the local climate when buying a new home. Not only is the current climate important, but experts suggest homeowners look towards the future. How will the next 10, 20 or 30 years impact your new purchase?  The increasing frequency of […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Mcdonough County

As a homeowner, you have to understand that insurance companies see homes as a risk. If you can decrease any of the risk factors that will determine your premium, then it's best to follow these important guidelines in order to save money on your Illinois homeowners insurance.

  • Install A Smoke Alarm in Every Room: It's important you do this for your own safety, so why not install a smoke detector in every room. Show your home insurance company that safety comes first. Once you have them installed, shop for home insurance and mentioned you have taken the right safety precautions to reduce house fires. For homeowners in Mcdonough County, this discount can save you up to 20% on your home insurance premium.
  • Combine Your Home and Auto Insurance Into One Package: Any home insurance provider is going to want your business. It's important you offer this opportunity to combine your home and auto insurance together in one package. You may want to also see if you can open up a life or health insurance account as well. Merging all your insurance into one company will save you money. Homeowners in Mcdonough County that do combine their home and auto can save over $500 with this discount.
  • Install A Home Security System: Your home insurance company should reward you for installing a home security system, sometimes up to 22%. It's important that you take precautions and reduce the risk of someone breaking into your Mcdonough County home. This will be one of the questions that you will want to ask your home insurance agent to see if you qualify for this discount. If you don't, make sure you shop other companies to get the "Home Security Discount"
  • Purchase A Fire Exstinguisher: Although smoke alarms provide warnings, it's best to be prepared. This may or may not provide any stand alone discount, but it shows your serious when it comes to reducing risk.
  • Stop Smoking: It's important to protect your health and your home. If you don't smoke or don't have anyone living with you that smokes then this can save you up to 18% on your home insurance premium.

Mcdonough County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units14419
Occupied Housing Units13057
Vacant Housing Units1362
Vacant Housing Units for Rent459
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied28
Vacant Housing Units For Sale161
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied54
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use103
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants557
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent8
Housing Tenure Occupied Units13057
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied7632
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population17706
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size2
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied5425
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population10870
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2