ZIP 78377 · Refugio County

Refugio, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 78377, Refugio, Texas averages $2,796/yr.

13.9%
Loss ratio
#239 of 1504
Texas rank
3
Policies

The verdict

At $2,796/yr, Refugio, TX (ZIP 78377) sits in the 93rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 57% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$2,796
Avg premium (2022)
+57%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-10.4%
since 2018
93rd
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
35/100
78377 - Refugio, 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
$2,796/yr
Avg premium, 7th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C+
37.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
36.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 78377's premium sits nationally

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

$2,796 Higher than most more expensive than 93% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,796/yr
Above-median premium
-10.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.18%
Avg severity: $32,934
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78377 (Refugio, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 78377 (Refugio, TX) at $2,796 per year for 2022 across approximately 3 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 78377 comes in 57% above, the 93rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 78377 is 19% above, ranking #239 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Roby (ZIP 79543) at $2,797, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 13.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 1.18% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $32,934.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78377 have fallen by 10.4%, ranging from $2,723 to $3,120 with a five-year average of $2,870, an annualized rate of -2.7% per year.

For ZIP 78377, county-level FEMA NRI is 37.5 in Refugio - middle of the national distribution (37th percentile) and #152 among 245 Texas counties. Top hazard on the index: Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 88.1 · Community Resilience 36.9.

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 78377 Compares

vs National Average
$2,796 vs $1,776
57% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,796 vs $2,349
19% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78377, 2018–2022

$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000$3,100$3,200 20182019202020212022 $2,796
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78377.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,120 -
2019 $2,964 -5.0%
2020 $2,745 -7.4%
2021 $2,723 -0.8%
2022 $2,796 +2.7%

Cost relief window in ZIP 78377, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,870
Premium Range
$2,723 - $3,120
Annual Change Rate
-2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Refugio County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 78377 via FIPS 48391. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
37.5
Very Low · 37th national percentile
In-state county rank
#152
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $3,487,419

Social Vulnerability Index 88.1 · Community Resilience 36.9

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
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 78377

Cross-state peers for ZIP 78377: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Texas. County hazard context (Refugio, NRI 37.5) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,796/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 78377?
ZIP 78377 (Refugio, TX) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,796 per year as of 2022, in the 93rd percentile nationally, #239 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -10.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Refugio, TX?
In ZIP 78377, insurers report a 13.9% loss ratio, a 1.18% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 93rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78377 compared to the national average?
ZIP 78377 premiums of $2,796/yr are 57% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 93rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78377?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78377 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78377 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 78377 runs $2,723-$3,120 (5-year average $2,870). The annualized change rate is -2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 78377 compare to the Texas state average?
The Texas state average is $2,349/yr; ZIP 78377 averages $2,796/yr, 19% above that figure, ranking #239 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 78377?
Refugio County scores 37.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 37th percentile nationally and #152 of 245 Texas counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 78377

This ZIP's premiums run at the 93rd 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.