ZIP 68845 · Buffalo County

Kearney, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 68845, Kearney, Nebraska.

46.3%
Loss ratio
3.21%
Nonrenewal rate
#65 of 288
Nebraska rank
67
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 68845 (Kearney, NE) homeowners insurance averages $2,668/yr, 92nd percentile nationally, 50% above the U.S. norm.

$2,668
Avg premium (2022)
+50%
vs U.S. average
+4.4%
since 2018
92nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,668/yr
+4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.23%
Avg severity: $14,998
Nonrenewal Rate
3.21%
+637.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68845 (Kearney, NE)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 68845 (Kearney, NE) runs $2,668 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 67 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 68845 comes in 50% above, the 92nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473, this ZIP runs 8% above, ranking #65 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Morse Bluff (ZIP 68648) at $2,667, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 46.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 68845. About 8.23% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,998. 3.21% of ZIP 68845 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 637.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 68845 costs have risen 4.4% since 2018, from a low of $2,533 to a high of $2,668, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 68845 Compares

vs National Average
$2,668 vs $1,776
50% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,668 vs $2,473
8% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68845, 2018–2022

$2,500$2,550$2,600$2,650$2,700 20182019202020212022 $2,668
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68845.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,556 -
2019 $2,603 +1.8%
2020 $2,533 -2.7%
2021 $2,580 +1.8%
2022 $2,668 +3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,588
Premium Range
$2,533 - $2,668
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 68845

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 68845?
At the 92nd percentile nationally, #65 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska, ZIP 68845 (Kearney, NE) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,668 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kearney, NE?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 68845: a claims frequency of 8.23%, a loss ratio of 46.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 3.21%, placing this ZIP in the 92nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68845 compared to the national average?
ZIP 68845 premiums of $2,668/yr are 50% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 92nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68845?
ZIP 68845 shows a nonrenewal rate of 3.21% in Nebraska, a rise of 637.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68845 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 68845 runs $2,533-$2,668 (5-year average $2,588). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 68845 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 68845 has an average premium of $2,668/yr compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473/yr. This ZIP is 8% above the state average, ranking #65 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.