ZIP 68850 · Dawson County

Lexington, NE Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 68850, Lexington, Nebraska averages $2,207/yr.

84.3%
Loss ratio
2.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#230 of 288
Nebraska rank
18
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 68850 (Lexington, NE) is #4,604 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #2,294 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,207
Avg premium (2022)
#4,604
of 25,593 on premium
#2,294
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
82nd
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
20/100
68850 - Lexington, 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
$2,207/yr
Avg premium, 18th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
65.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
9.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 68850's premium sits nationally

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

$2,207 Higher than most more expensive than 82% 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 68850. 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 68850; 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 68850 · Lexington (this ZIP) $2,207/yr · 2.20%
  • 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)
$2,207/yr
Above-median premium
+2.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
84.3%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
16.27%
Avg severity: $11,436
Nonrenewal Rate
2.20%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+223.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68850 (Lexington, NE)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 68850 (Lexington, NE) runs $2,207 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 18 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 68850 in the 82nd percentile, 24% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Nebraska homeowners pay $2,473 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (below), ranking #230 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Cozad (ZIP 69130) at $2,211, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 84.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 16.27% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,436. 2.20% of ZIP 68850 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 223.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 68850 premiums risen 2.7%, spanning $2,095 to $2,207 (five-year average: $2,141), an annualized rate of +0.7% per year.

Dawson County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 65.3 (Relatively Low), the 65th national percentile and #8 of 79 Nebraska counties (120% above the 29.7 state mean). Dominant hazard: Hail. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 42.7 · Community Resilience 9.4. 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 68850 Compares

vs National Average
$2,207 vs $1,776
24% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,207 vs $2,473
11% below state avg
National Percentile
82th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68850, 2018–2022

$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200$2,250 20182019202020212022 $2,207
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68850.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,149 -
2019 $2,134 -0.7%
2020 $2,095 -1.9%
2021 $2,118 +1.1%
2022 $2,207 +4.2%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 68850 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,141
Premium Range
$2,095 - $2,207
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Dawson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 68850 via FIPS 31047. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
65.3
Relatively Low · 65th national percentile
In-state county rank
#8
of 79 Nebraska counties · state mean 29.7
Top mapped hazard
Hail
Expected annual loss $9,169,838

Social Vulnerability Index 42.7 · Community Resilience 9.4

County hazard ratings

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

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 68850 in Dawson County (NRI 65.3, hazard Hail), both outside Nebraska. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,207/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (2.20% 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 68850?
ZIP 68850 (Lexington, NE) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,207 per year as of 2022, in the 82nd percentile nationally, #230 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska. Premiums have changed +2.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lexington, NE?
In ZIP 68850, insurers report a 84.3% loss ratio, a 16.27% claims frequency, and a 2.20% nonrenewal rate, the 82nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68850 compared to the national average?
At $2,207/yr, ZIP 68850 runs 24% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 82nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68850?
Insurers decline to renew 2.20% of policies in ZIP 68850 in Nebraska, a rise of 223.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68850 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 68850 runs $2,095-$2,207 (5-year average $2,141). The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 68850 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 68850 has an average premium of $2,207/yr compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #230 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 68850?
Dawson County scores 65.3 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 65th percentile nationally and #8 of 79 Nebraska counties. The index's top hazard label is Hail. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 68850

This ZIP's premiums run at the 82nd 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.