ZIP 69040 · Hitchcock County

Palisade, NE Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 69040, Palisade, Nebraska averages $2,181/yr.

7.4%
Loss ratio
1.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#235 of 288
Nebraska rank
1
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 69040 (Palisade, NE) is #4,763 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #4,403 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,181
Avg premium (2022)
#4,763
of 25,593 on premium
#4,403
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
81st
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
39/100
69040 - Palisade, 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
$2,181/yr
Avg premium, 19th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A+
6.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
4.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 69040's premium sits nationally

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

$2,181 Higher than most more expensive than 81% 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 69040. 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 69040; 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 69040 · Palisade (this ZIP) $2,181/yr · 1.61%
  • 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 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)
$2,181/yr
Above-median premium
-9.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.4%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.84%
Avg severity: $3,354
Nonrenewal Rate
1.61%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 69040 (Palisade, NE)

Homeowners in ZIP 69040 (Palisade, NE) pay an average of $2,181 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 69040 in the 81st percentile, 23% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473, this ZIP runs 12% below, ranking #235 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Fullerton (ZIP 68638) at $2,181, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 69040 is 7.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.84% of policies in ZIP 69040 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,354. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.61% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 69040 have fallen by 9.3%, ranging from $2,181 to $2,509 with a five-year average of $2,340, an annualized rate of -2.4% per year.

ZIP 69040 sits in Hitchcock County, where FEMA's National Risk Index reads 6.8 - a lower-tercile score at the 7th national percentile (#66 of 79 Nebraska counties). Top hazard: Strong Wind. Social Vulnerability Index 46.0 · Community Resilience 4.6.

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 69040 Compares

vs National Average
$2,181 vs $1,776
23% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,181 vs $2,473
12% below state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 69040, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,181
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 69040.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,403 -
2019 $2,313 -3.8%
2020 $2,295 -0.8%
2021 $2,509 +9.3%
2022 $2,181 -13.1%

Softening premium path for ZIP 69040 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,340
Premium Range
$2,181 - $2,509
Annual Change Rate
-2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Hitchcock County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 69040 via FIPS 31087. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
6.8
Very Low · 7th national percentile
In-state county rank
#66
of 79 Nebraska counties · state mean 29.7
Top mapped hazard
Strong Wind
Expected annual loss $726,903

Social Vulnerability Index 46.0 · Community Resilience 4.6

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a lower-NRI ZIP (Hitchcock County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 69040 in Hitchcock County (NRI 6.8, hazard Strong Wind), both outside Nebraska. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,181/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.61% 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 69040?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 69040 (Palisade, NE): $2,181/year as of 2022, the 81st national percentile, #235 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska. Premiums have changed -9.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palisade, NE?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 69040: claims frequency (4.84%), loss ratio (7.4%), and nonrenewal rate (1.61%), together placing this ZIP at the 81st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 69040 compared to the national average?
At $2,181/yr, ZIP 69040 runs 23% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 81st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 69040?
ZIP 69040 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.61% in Nebraska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 69040 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 69040 runs $2,181-$2,509 (5-year average $2,340). The annualized change rate is -2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 69040 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 69040 has an average premium of $2,181/yr compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #235 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 69040?
Hitchcock County scores 6.8 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 7th percentile nationally and #66 of 79 Nebraska counties. The index's top hazard label is Strong Wind. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 69040

This ZIP's premiums run at the 81st 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.