ZIP 78118 · Karnes County

Karnes City, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 78118, Karnes City, Texas averages $2,052/yr.

24.9%
Loss ratio
#1001 of 1504
Texas rank
8
Policies

The verdict

At $2,052/yr, Karnes City, TX (ZIP 78118) sits in the 77th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 16% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$2,052
Avg premium (2022)
+16%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+0.9%
since 2018
77th
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
32/100
78118 - Karnes City, 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
$2,052/yr
Avg premium, 23rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
58.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
30.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 78118's premium sits nationally

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

$2,052 Higher than most more expensive than 77% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,052/yr
Above-median premium
+0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
9.29%
Avg severity: $5,503
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78118 (Karnes City, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 78118 (Karnes City, TX) pay an average of $2,052 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 8 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 78118 comes in 16% above, the 77th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 13% below that figure, ranking #1001 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Woodville (ZIP 75979) at $2,052, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 78118 is 24.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 9.29% of policies in ZIP 78118 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,503.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78118 have risen by 0.9%, ranging from $2,003 to $2,151 with a five-year average of $2,052, an annualized rate of +0.2% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Karnes County: score 58.4, rating Relatively Low, hazard Hurricane. National percentile 58th; in-state rank #114/245; 16% above Texas's 50.5 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 98.5 · Community Resilience 30.6.

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 78118 Compares

vs National Average
$2,052 vs $1,776
16% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,052 vs $2,349
13% below state avg
National Percentile
77th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78118, 2018–2022

$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,052
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78118.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,034 -
2019 $2,151 +5.8%
2020 $2,019 -6.2%
2021 $2,003 -0.8%
2022 $2,052 +2.4%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 78118 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,052
Premium Range
$2,003 - $2,151
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Karnes County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 78118 via FIPS 48255. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
58.4
Relatively Low · 58th national percentile
In-state county rank
#114
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $2,304,523

Social Vulnerability Index 98.5 · Community Resilience 30.6

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

ZIP 78118's county NRI is 58.4 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Texas containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,052/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 78118?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 78118 (Karnes City, TX) averages $2,052 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 77th percentile, #1001 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Karnes City, TX?
In ZIP 78118, insurers report a 24.9% loss ratio, a 9.29% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 77th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78118 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78118 premiums of $2,052/yr are 16% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 77th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78118?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78118 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78118 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78118 have ranged from $2,003 to $2,151, with a 5-year average of $2,052. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 78118 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 78118 averages $2,052/yr, 13% below that figure, ranking #1001 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 78118?
Karnes County scores 58.4 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 58th percentile nationally and #114 of 245 Texas counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. 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 78118

This ZIP's premiums run at the 77th 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.