ZIP 69201 · Cherry County

Valentine, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 69201, Valentine, Nebraska.

13.5%
Loss ratio
3.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#157 of 288
Nebraska rank
1
Policies

The verdict

At $2,405/yr, Valentine, NE (ZIP 69201) sits in the 87th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 35% above the U.S. average.

$2,405
Avg premium (2022)
+35%
vs U.S. average
+9.5%
since 2018
87th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,405/yr
+9.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.33%
Avg severity: $9,751
Nonrenewal Rate
3.33%
+151.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 69201 (Valentine, NE)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 69201 (Valentine, NE) at $2,405 per year for 2022 across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 35% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 87th percentile nationally. The Nebraska statewide average is $2,473 per year; this ZIP sits 3% below that figure, ranking #157 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Union (ZIP 68455) at $2,405, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 13.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.33%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,751. Insurers decline to renew 3.33% of policies in ZIP 69201 at expiration, a rise of 151.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 69201 premiums risen 9.5%, spanning $2,189 to $2,405 (five-year average: $2,282), an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 69201 Compares

vs National Average
$2,405 vs $1,776
35% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,405 vs $2,473
3% below state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 69201, 2018–2022

$2,150$2,200$2,250$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450 20182019202020212022 $2,405
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 69201.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,196 -
2019 $2,243 +2.1%
2020 $2,189 -2.4%
2021 $2,379 +8.7%
2022 $2,405 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,282
Premium Range
$2,189 - $2,405
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 69201

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 69201 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 69201?
At the 87th percentile nationally, #157 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska, ZIP 69201 (Valentine, NE) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,405 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +9.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Valentine, NE?
In ZIP 69201, insurers report a 13.5% loss ratio, a 3.33% claims frequency, and a 3.33% nonrenewal rate, the 87th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 69201 compared to the national average?
ZIP 69201 premiums of $2,405/yr are 35% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 87th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 69201?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 69201 is 3.33%, a rise of 151.3% over the past 5 years in Nebraska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 69201 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 69201 runs $2,189-$2,405 (5-year average $2,282). The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 69201 compare to the Nebraska state average?
The Nebraska state average is $2,473/yr; ZIP 69201 averages $2,405/yr, 3% below that figure, ranking #157 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.