ZIP 77873 · Grimes County

Richards, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 77873, Richards, Texas averages $2,319/yr.

14.5%
Loss ratio
#673 of 1504
Texas rank
6
Policies

The verdict

At $2,319/yr, Richards, TX (ZIP 77873) sits in the 85th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 31% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$2,319
Avg premium (2022)
+31%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+11.0%
since 2018
85th
national percentile

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
77873 - Richards, TX

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
$2,319/yr
Avg premium, 15th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
57.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
24.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 77873's premium sits nationally

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

$2,319 Higher than most more expensive than 85% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,319/yr
Above-median premium
+11.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.5%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.68%
Avg severity: $12,549
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 77873 (Richards, TX)

ZIP 77873 (Richards, TX) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,319 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 31% above that mark and lands in the 85th national percentile. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 77873 is 1% below, ranking #673 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Richmond (ZIP 77469) at $2,319, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 77873 shows a 14.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.68% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,549.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 77873 have risen by 11.0%, ranging from $2,053 to $2,319 with a five-year average of $2,165, an annualized rate of +2.6% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Grimes County: score 57.0, rating Relatively Low, hazard Cold Wave. National percentile 57th; in-state rank #120/245; 13% above Texas's 50.5 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 74.1 · Community Resilience 24.5.

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 77873 Compares

vs National Average
$2,319 vs $1,776
31% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,319 vs $2,349
1% below state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 77873, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,319
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 77873.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,089 -
2019 $2,053 -1.7%
2020 $2,146 +4.5%
2021 $2,216 +3.3%
2022 $2,319 +4.7%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 77873 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,165
Premium Range
$2,053 - $2,319
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Grimes County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 77873 via FIPS 48185. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
57.0
Relatively Low · 57th national percentile
In-state county rank
#120
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $3,027,330

Social Vulnerability Index 74.1 · Community Resilience 24.5

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 77873

Cross-state peers for ZIP 77873: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Texas. County hazard context (Grimes, NRI 57.0) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,319/yr 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 77873?
ZIP 77873 (Richards, TX) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,319 per year as of 2022, in the 85th percentile nationally, #673 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +11.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Richards, TX?
In ZIP 77873, insurers report a 14.5% loss ratio, a 2.68% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 85th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 77873 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 77873 lands in the 85th percentile: its $2,319/yr average is 31% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77873?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 77873 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 77873 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 77873 runs $2,053-$2,319 (5-year average $2,165). The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 77873 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 77873 averages $2,319/yr, 1% below that figure, ranking #673 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 77873?
Grimes County scores 57.0 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 57th percentile nationally and #120 of 245 Texas counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 77873

This ZIP's premiums run at the 85th 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.