ZIP 78121 · Wilson County

La Vernia, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 78121, La Vernia, Texas averages $2,008/yr.

48.5%
Loss ratio
#1060 of 1504
Texas rank
42
Policies

The verdict

La Vernia, TX (ZIP 78121) averages $2,008/yr for homeowners insurance, 13% above the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally.

$2,008
Avg premium (2022)
+13%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+5.2%
since 2018
76th
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
30/100
78121 - La Vernia, 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
$2,008/yr
Avg premium, 24th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
75.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
49.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 78121's premium sits nationally

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

$2,008 Higher than most more expensive than 76% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,008/yr
Above-median premium
+5.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.5%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.69%
Avg severity: $26,375
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78121 (La Vernia, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 78121 (La Vernia, TX) pay an average of $2,008 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 42 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 78121 comes in 13% above, the 76th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78121 is 15% below, ranking #1060 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Milam (ZIP 75959) at $2,009, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 78121 shows a 48.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.69% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,375.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78121 have risen by 5.2%, ranging from $1,869 to $2,008 with a five-year average of $1,924, an annualized rate of +1.3% per year.

FEMA NRI places Wilson County in the upper risk band at 75.5 (Relatively Low): national 76th percentile, #67/245 inside Texas, and 50% above the 50.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 50.3 · Community Resilience 49.4. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 78121 Compares

vs National Average
$2,008 vs $1,776
13% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,008 vs $2,349
15% below state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78121, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $2,008
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78121.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,910 -
2019 $1,889 -1.1%
2020 $1,869 -1.1%
2021 $1,943 +3.9%
2022 $2,008 +3.4%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 78121

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,924
Premium Range
$1,869 - $2,008
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Wilson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 78121 via FIPS 48493. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
75.5
Relatively Low · 76th national percentile
In-state county rank
#67
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $3,307,630

Social Vulnerability Index 50.3 · Community Resilience 49.4

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Texas for ZIP 78121

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 78121 in Wilson County (NRI 75.5, hazard Tornado), both outside Texas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,008/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 78121?
ZIP 78121 (La Vernia, TX) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,008 per year as of 2022 (76th percentile, #1060 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas). Premiums have changed +5.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in La Vernia, TX?
In ZIP 78121, insurers report a 48.5% loss ratio, a 3.69% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 76th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78121 compared to the national average?
At $2,008/yr, ZIP 78121 runs 13% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 76th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78121?
ZIP 78121 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78121 over 5 years?
ZIP 78121 premiums spanned $1,869 to $2,008 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,924. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 78121 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 78121 averages $2,008/yr, 15% below that figure, ranking #1060 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 78121?
County NRI 75.5 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 78121 via Wilson County FIPS 48493. In-state rank #67 of 245; national percentile 76th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 78121

This ZIP's premiums run at the 76th 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.