ZIP 68971 · Harlan County

Republican City, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 68971, Republican City, Nebraska.

83.2%
Loss ratio
0.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#287 of 288
Nebraska rank
1
Policies

The verdict

At $1,759/yr, Republican City, NE (ZIP 68971) sits in the 64th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 1% below the U.S. average.

$1,759
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. average
-6.9%
since 2018
64th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,759/yr
-6.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
83.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.90%
Avg severity: $13,423
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68971 (Republican City, NE)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 68971 (Republican City, NE) at $1,759 per year for 2022 across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 1% below that mark and lands in the 64th national percentile. Nebraska homeowners pay $2,473 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 29% (below), ranking #287 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Lincoln (ZIP 68504) at $1,819, 3% above this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 68971 is 83.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 10.90%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,423. 0.64% of ZIP 68971 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 68971 costs have fallen 6.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,693 to a high of $2,006, an annualized rate of -1.8% 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 68971 Compares

vs National Average
$1,759 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$1,759 vs $2,473
29% below state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68971, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $1,759
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68971.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,889 -
2019 $2,006 +6.2%
2020 $1,855 -7.5%
2021 $1,693 -8.7%
2022 $1,759 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,840
Premium Range
$1,693 - $2,006
Annual Change Rate
-1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 68971

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 68971 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Nebraska compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 68971?
At the 64th percentile nationally, #287 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska, ZIP 68971 (Republican City, NE) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,759 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -6.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Republican City, NE?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 68971: claims frequency (10.90%), loss ratio (83.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.64%), together placing this ZIP at the 64th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68971 compared to the national average?
ZIP 68971 premiums of $1,759/yr are 1% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 64th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68971?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68971 is 0.64% in Nebraska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68971 over 5 years?
ZIP 68971 premiums spanned $1,693 to $2,006 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,840. The annualized change rate is -1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 68971 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 68971 runs 29% below the Nebraska state average ($2,473/yr vs this ZIP's $1,759/yr), ranking #287 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.