ZIP 68020 · Burt County

Decatur, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 68020, Decatur, Nebraska.

17.8%
Loss ratio
1.41%
Nonrenewal rate
#269 of 288
Nebraska rank
3
Policies

The verdict

At $2,017/yr, Decatur, NE (ZIP 68020) sits in the 76th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 14% above the U.S. average.

$2,017
Avg premium (2022)
+14%
vs U.S. average
+12.7%
since 2018
76th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,017/yr
+12.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.86%
Avg severity: $3,632
Nonrenewal Rate
1.41%
-21.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68020 (Decatur, NE)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 68020 (Decatur, NE) runs $2,017 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 14% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 76th percentile nationally. Nebraska homeowners pay $2,473 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 18% (below), ranking #269 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Ainsworth (ZIP 69210) at $2,020, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 17.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 9.86%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,632. 1.41% of ZIP 68020 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 21.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 68020 premiums risen 12.7%, spanning $1,684 to $2,017 (five-year average: $1,798), an annualized rate of +3.0% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 68020 Compares

vs National Average
$2,017 vs $1,776
14% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,017 vs $2,473
18% below state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68020, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,017
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68020.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,790 -
2019 $1,684 -5.9%
2020 $1,761 +4.6%
2021 $1,735 -1.5%
2022 $2,017 +16.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,798
Premium Range
$1,684 - $2,017
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 68020

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 68020?
At the 76th percentile nationally, #269 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska, ZIP 68020 (Decatur, NE) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,017 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +12.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Decatur, NE?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 68020: claims frequency (9.86%), loss ratio (17.8%), and nonrenewal rate (1.41%), together placing this ZIP at the 76th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68020 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 68020 lands in the 76th percentile: its $2,017/yr average is 14% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68020?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68020 is 1.41%, a drop of 21.1% over the past 5 years in Nebraska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68020 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 68020 have ranged from $1,684 to $2,017, with a 5-year average of $1,798. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 68020 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 68020 has an average premium of $2,017/yr compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473/yr. This ZIP is 18% below the state average, ranking #269 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.