ZIP 68944 · Clay County

Harvard, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 68944, Harvard, Nebraska.

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

The verdict

ZIP 68944 (Harvard, NE) homeowners insurance averages $2,553/yr, 90th percentile nationally, 44% above the U.S. norm.

$2,553
Avg premium (2022)
+44%
vs U.S. average
+19.5%
since 2018
90th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,553/yr
+19.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.71%
Avg severity: $6,772
Nonrenewal Rate
1.79%

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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 68944

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 68944 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Nebraska's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Nebraska overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 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.

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.