ZIP 68853 Insurance Data

Loup City, Nebraska · Sherman County · 3 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,980/yr
-1.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.48%
Avg severity: $5,537
Nonrenewal Rate
2.31%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68853 (Loup City, NE)

ZIP 68853 (Loup City, NE) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,980 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 12% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally. Compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473, this ZIP runs 20% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 68853 is 18.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 6.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,537. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.31% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 68853 have fallen by 1.7%, ranging from $1,980 to $2,054 with a five-year average of $2,020 — an annualized rate of -0.4% per year. 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 68853 Compares

vs National Average
$1,980 vs $1,776
12% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$1,980 vs $2,473
20% below state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,015
2019 $2,054 +1.9%
2020 $2,022 -1.5%
2021 $2,027 +0.2%
2022 $1,980 -2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,020
Premium Range
$1,980 - $2,054
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 68853?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 68853 (Loup City, NE) is $1,980 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Loup City, NE?
Key factors include claims frequency (6.48% in this ZIP), loss ratio (18.1%), and nonrenewal rates (2.31%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68853 compared to the national average?
ZIP 68853 premiums of $1,980/yr are 12% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68853?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68853 is 2.31%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68853 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 68853 have ranged from $1,980 to $2,054, with a 5-year average of $2,020. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 68853 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 68853 has an average premium of $1,980/yr compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473/yr. This ZIP is 20% below the state average.

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