ZIP 78879 · Real County

Rio Frio, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 78879, Rio Frio, Texas averages $1,991/yr.

18.0%
Loss ratio
#1082 of 1504
Texas rank
2
Policies

The verdict

At $1,991/yr, Rio Frio, TX (ZIP 78879) sits in the 75th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 12% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,991
Avg premium (2022)
+12%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+3.1%
since 2018
75th
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
34/100
78879 - Rio Frio, 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
$1,991/yr
Avg premium, 25th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
42.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
14.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 78879's premium sits nationally

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

$1,991 Around the middle lower than 25% 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)
$1,991/yr
Above-median premium
+3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.0%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.30%
Avg severity: $10,845
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78879 (Rio Frio, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 78879 (Rio Frio, TX) runs $1,991 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2 reported policies. That is 12% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally. Texas homeowners pay $2,349 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 15% (below), ranking #1082 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is San Antonio (ZIP 78263) at $1,991, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 18.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 78879. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.30%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,845.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.1% through 2022, ranging $1,826 to $2,057 with a 5-year average of $1,930, an annualized rate of +0.8% per year.

Real County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 42.6 (Very Low), the 43rd national percentile and #142 of 245 Texas counties (16% below the 50.5 state mean). Dominant hazard: Wildfire. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 98.4 · Community Resilience 14.3. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 78879 Compares

vs National Average
$1,991 vs $1,776
12% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$1,991 vs $2,349
15% below state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78879, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $1,991
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78879.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,932 -
2019 $1,845 -4.5%
2020 $1,826 -1.0%
2021 $2,057 +12.6%
2022 $1,991 -3.2%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 78879

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,930
Premium Range
$1,826 - $2,057
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Real County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 78879 via FIPS 48385. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
42.6
Very Low · 43rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#142
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $117,723

Social Vulnerability Index 98.4 · Community Resilience 14.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
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 78879's county NRI is 42.6 (Very 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 ($1,991/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 78879?
At the 75th percentile nationally, #1082 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 78879 (Rio Frio, TX) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,991 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rio Frio, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 78879: a claims frequency of 3.30%, a loss ratio of 18.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78879 compared to the national average?
At $1,991/yr, ZIP 78879 runs 12% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78879?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 78879 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78879 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78879 have ranged from $1,826 to $2,057, with a 5-year average of $1,930. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 78879 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78879 has an average premium of $1,991/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #1082 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 78879?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 78879 (Real) is 42.6 - #142/245 in Texas, 43rd national percentile, top hazard Wildfire. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 78879

This ZIP's premiums run at the 75th 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.