ZIP 68826 · Merrick County

Central City, NE Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 68826, Central City, Nebraska averages $2,126/yr.

26.1%
Loss ratio
1.86%
Nonrenewal rate
#253 of 288
Nebraska rank
10
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 68826 (Central City, NE) is #5,201 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #3,271 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,126
Avg premium (2022)
#5,201
of 25,593 on premium
#3,271
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
80th
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
39/100
68826 - Central City, 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
$2,126/yr
Avg premium, 20th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
42.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C+
62.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 68826's premium sits nationally

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

$2,126 Higher than most more expensive than 80% 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 68826. 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 68826; 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 68826 · Central City (this ZIP) $2,126/yr · 1.86%
  • 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 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)
$2,126/yr
Above-median premium
+15.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.1%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.72%
Avg severity: $9,679
Nonrenewal Rate
1.86%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+993.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68826 (Central City, NE)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 68826 (Central City, NE) runs $2,126 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 10 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 68826 comes in 20% above, the 80th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473, this ZIP runs 14% below, ranking #253 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Red Cloud (ZIP 68970) at $2,128, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 68826 is 26.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.72%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,679. Insurers decline to renew 1.86% of policies in ZIP 68826 at expiration, a rise of 993.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 68826 costs have risen 15.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,842 to a high of $2,126, an annualized rate of +3.6% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Merrick County: score 42.9, rating Relatively Low, hazard Hail. National percentile 43rd; in-state rank #19/79; 44% above Nebraska's 29.7 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 29.9 · Community Resilience 62.2.

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 68826 Compares

vs National Average
$2,126 vs $1,776
20% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,126 vs $2,473
14% below state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68826, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,126
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68826.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,842 -
2019 $1,949 +5.8%
2020 $1,991 +2.2%
2021 $2,072 +4.1%
2022 $2,126 +2.6%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 68826 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,996
Premium Range
$1,842 - $2,126
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Merrick County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 68826 via FIPS 31121. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
42.9
Relatively Low · 43rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#19
of 79 Nebraska counties · state mean 29.7
Top mapped hazard
Hail
Expected annual loss $4,364,248

Social Vulnerability Index 29.9 · Community Resilience 62.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 68826 in Merrick County (NRI 42.9, hazard Hail), both outside Nebraska. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,126/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.86% 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 68826?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 68826 (Central City, NE): $2,126/year as of 2022, the 80th national percentile, #253 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska. Premiums have changed +15.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Central City, NE?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 68826: claims frequency (5.72%), loss ratio (26.1%), and nonrenewal rate (1.86%), together placing this ZIP at the 80th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68826 compared to the national average?
At $2,126/yr, ZIP 68826 runs 20% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 80th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68826?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68826 is 1.86%, a rise of 993.6% over the past 5 years in Nebraska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68826 over 5 years?
ZIP 68826 premiums spanned $1,842 to $2,126 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,996. The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 68826 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 68826 has an average premium of $2,126/yr compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473/yr. This ZIP is 14% below the state average, ranking #253 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 68826?
County NRI 42.9 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 68826 via Merrick County FIPS 31121. In-state rank #19 of 79; national percentile 43rd; hazard Hail.

What to do with ZIP 68826

This ZIP's premiums run at the 80th 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.