ZIP 68331 · Gage County

Cortland, NE Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 68331, Cortland, Nebraska averages $2,456/yr.

158.5%
Loss ratio
2.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#130 of 288
Nebraska rank
7
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 68331 (Cortland, NE) is #3,086 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #1,548 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,456
Avg premium (2022)
#3,086
of 25,593 on premium
#1,548
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
88th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
36/100
68331 - Cortland, NE

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,456/yr
Avg premium, 12th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.03%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
40.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
66.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 68331's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,456 Higher than most more expensive than 88% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 68331. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Nebraska, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 68331; crosshairs: Nebraska averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1529.0$2095.3$2661.5$3227.7$3793.90.1%2.0%3.9%5.8%7.7%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 69044 · Trenton $1,632/yr · 2.65%
  • ZIP 68503 · Lincoln $1,879/yr · 1.84%
  • ZIP 68505 · Lincoln $1,932/yr · 2.00%
  • ZIP 69360 · Rushville $1,994/yr · 3.03%
  • ZIP 68510 · Lincoln $2,032/yr · 2.00%
  • ZIP 68508 · Lincoln $2,087/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 68922 · Arapahoe $2,117/yr · 2.11%
  • ZIP 68788 · West Point $2,141/yr · 3.81%
  • ZIP 69336 · Bridgeport $2,164/yr · 2.68%
  • ZIP 68781 · Tilden $2,177/yr · 2.25%
  • ZIP 68640 · Genoa $2,200/yr · 2.22%
  • ZIP 68739 · Hartington $2,221/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 68776 · South Sioux City $2,239/yr · 2.07%
  • ZIP 68864 · Palmer $2,261/yr · 7.37%
  • ZIP 68632 · David City $2,271/yr · 1.48%
  • ZIP 68873 · Saint Paul $2,291/yr · 2.73%
  • ZIP 68305 · Auburn $2,301/yr · 2.04%
  • ZIP 68466 · Wymore $2,329/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 68516 · Lincoln $2,340/yr · 2.51%
  • ZIP 68463 · Weeping Water $2,351/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 68956 · Kenesaw $2,374/yr · 3.05%
  • ZIP 68361 · Geneva $2,387/yr · 2.88%
  • ZIP 69140 · Grant $2,391/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 68455 · Union $2,405/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 68313 · Beaver Crossing $2,421/yr · 5.56%
  • ZIP 68731 · Dakota City $2,435/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 69024 · Culbertson $2,451/yr · 2.82%
  • ZIP 68767 · Pierce $2,455/yr · 1.53%
  • ZIP 68331 · Cortland (this ZIP) $2,456/yr · 2.65%
  • ZIP 68025 · Fremont $2,463/yr · 2.84%
  • ZIP 68822 · Broken Bow $2,472/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 68527 · Lincoln $2,501/yr · 3.60%
  • ZIP 68045 · Oakland $2,524/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 68836 · Elm Creek $2,536/yr · 2.82%
  • ZIP 68349 · Elmwood $2,550/yr · 3.55%
  • ZIP 68122 · Omaha $2,591/yr · 2.15%
  • ZIP 68031 · Hooper $2,615/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 68758 · Newman Grove $2,627/yr · 2.97%
  • ZIP 68065 · Valparaiso $2,655/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 68845 · Kearney $2,668/yr · 3.21%
  • ZIP 68046 · Papillion $2,696/yr · 2.31%
  • ZIP 68044 · Nickerson $2,730/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 68358 · Firth $2,798/yr · 2.45%
  • ZIP 68133 · Papillion $2,855/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 68523 · Lincoln $2,906/yr · 2.04%
  • ZIP 68059 · Springfield $2,978/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 68008 · Blair $3,079/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 68430 · Roca $3,194/yr · 2.76%
  • ZIP 68130 · Omaha $3,240/yr · 3.16%
  • ZIP 68069 · Waterloo $3,691/yr · 3.22%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,456/yr
Above-median premium
+4.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
158.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
12.58%
Avg severity: $30,944
Nonrenewal Rate
2.65%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68331 (Cortland, NE)

ZIP 68331 (Cortland, NE) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,456 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 7 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 68331 comes in 38% above, the 88th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Nebraska homeowners pay $2,473 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (below), ranking #130 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Maxwell (ZIP 69151) at $2,456, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 158.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 12.58%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,944. 2.65% of ZIP 68331 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.7% through 2022, ranging $2,346 to $2,470 with a 5-year average of $2,413, an annualized rate of +1.2% per year.

Gage County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 40.6 (Very Low), the 41st national percentile and #22 of 79 Nebraska counties (36% above the 29.7 state mean). Dominant hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 18.8 · Community Resilience 66.4. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 68331 Compares

vs National Average
$2,456 vs $1,776
38% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,456 vs $2,473
1% below state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68331, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,456
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68331.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,346 -
2019 $2,470 +5.3%
2020 $2,355 -4.6%
2021 $2,436 +3.4%
2022 $2,456 +0.8%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 68331, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,413
Premium Range
$2,346 - $2,470
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Gage County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 68331 via FIPS 31067. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
40.6
Very Low · 41st national percentile
In-state county rank
#22
of 79 Nebraska counties · state mean 29.7
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $4,371,161

Social Vulnerability Index 18.8 · Community Resilience 66.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Nebraska NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

ZIP 68331's county NRI is 40.6 (Very Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Nebraska containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,456/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (2.65% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 68331?
At the 88th percentile nationally, #130 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska, ZIP 68331 (Cortland, NE) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,456 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +4.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cortland, NE?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 68331: a claims frequency of 12.58% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.65%, against a loss ratio above 100% (158.5%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68331 compared to the national average?
ZIP 68331 premiums of $2,456/yr are 38% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68331?
ZIP 68331 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.65% in Nebraska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68331 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 68331 runs $2,346-$2,470 (5-year average $2,413). The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 68331 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 68331 runs 1% below the Nebraska state average ($2,473/yr vs this ZIP's $2,456/yr), ranking #130 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 68331?
Gage County scores 40.6 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 41st percentile nationally and #22 of 79 Nebraska counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 68331

This ZIP's premiums run at the 88th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.