ZIP 68944 · Clay County

Harvard, NE Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 68944, Harvard, Nebraska averages $2,553/yr.

28.4%
Loss ratio
1.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#94 of 288
Nebraska rank
4
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 68944 (Harvard, NE) is #2,615 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #3,591 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,553
Avg premium (2022)
#2,615
of 25,593 on premium
#3,591
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
90th
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
28/100
68944 - Harvard, 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
$2,553/yr
Avg premium, 10th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
56.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
42.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 68944's premium sits nationally

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

$2,553 Higher than most more expensive than 90% 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 68944. 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 68944; 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 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 68944 · Harvard (this ZIP) $2,553/yr · 1.79%
  • 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)
$2,553/yr
Above-median premium
+19.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
10.71%
Avg severity: $6,772
Nonrenewal Rate
1.79%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68944 (Harvard, NE)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 68944 (Harvard, NE) at $2,553 per year for 2022 across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 44% above that mark and lands in the 90th national percentile. Nebraska homeowners pay $2,473 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (above), ranking #94 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Elmwood (ZIP 68349) at $2,550, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 68944 is 28.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 10.71% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,772. 1.79% of ZIP 68944 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 68944 costs have risen 19.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,137 to a high of $2,553, an annualized rate of +4.5% per year.

Clay County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 56.0 (Relatively Low), the 56th national percentile and #13 of 79 Nebraska counties (89% above the 29.7 state mean). Dominant hazard: Hail. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 28.7 · Community Resilience 42.8. 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 68944 Compares

vs National Average
$2,553 vs $1,776
44% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,553 vs $2,473
3% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68944, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,553
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68944.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,137 -
2019 $2,152 +0.7%
2020 $2,546 +18.3%
2021 $2,342 -8.0%
2022 $2,553 +9.0%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 68944, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,346
Premium Range
$2,137 - $2,553
Annual Change Rate
+4.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Clay County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 68944 via FIPS 31035. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
56.0
Relatively Low · 56th national percentile
In-state county rank
#13
of 79 Nebraska counties · state mean 29.7
Top mapped hazard
Hail
Expected annual loss $8,489,294

Social Vulnerability Index 28.7 · Community Resilience 42.8

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 68944

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 68944 in Clay County (NRI 56.0, hazard Hail), both outside Nebraska. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,553/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.79% 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 68944?
At the 90th percentile nationally, #94 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska, ZIP 68944 (Harvard, NE) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,553 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +19.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Harvard, NE?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 68944: claims frequency (10.71%), loss ratio (28.4%), and nonrenewal rate (1.79%), together placing this ZIP at the 90th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68944 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 68944 lands in the 90th percentile: its $2,553/yr average is 44% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68944?
Insurers decline to renew 1.79% of policies in ZIP 68944 in Nebraska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68944 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 68944 have ranged from $2,137 to $2,553, with a 5-year average of $2,346. The annualized change rate is +4.5% per year.
How does ZIP 68944 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 68944 has an average premium of $2,553/yr compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473/yr. This ZIP is 3% above the state average, ranking #94 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 68944?
County NRI 56.0 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 68944 via Clay County FIPS 31035. In-state rank #13 of 79; national percentile 56th; hazard Hail.

What to do with ZIP 68944

This ZIP's premiums run at the 90th 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.