ZIP 78957 · Bastrop County

Smithville, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 78957, Smithville, Texas.

43.1%
Loss ratio
#1054 of 1504
Texas rank
18
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 78957 (Smithville, TX) homeowners insurance averages $2,013/yr, 76th percentile nationally, 13% above the U.S. norm.

$2,013
Avg premium (2022)
+13%
vs U.S. average
+8.2%
since 2018
76th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,013/yr
+8.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.32%
Avg severity: $26,082
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 78957 (Smithville, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 78957 (Smithville, TX) at $2,013 per year for 2022 across approximately 18 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 78957 in the 76th percentile, 13% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 14% below, ranking #1054 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Belton (ZIP 76513) at $2,012, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 78957 shows a 43.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.32% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,082.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 78957 have risen by 8.2%, ranging from $1,858 to $2,013 with a five-year average of $1,904, an annualized rate of +2.0% per year.

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 78957 Compares

vs National Average
$2,013 vs $1,776
13% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,013 vs $2,349
14% below state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 78957, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $2,013
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 78957.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,860 -
2019 $1,867 +0.4%
2020 $1,858 -0.5%
2021 $1,925 +3.6%
2022 $2,013 +4.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,904
Premium Range
$1,858 - $2,013
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 78957

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 78957 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Texas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Texas overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

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 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 78957?
ZIP 78957 (Smithville, TX) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,013 per year as of 2022 (76th percentile, #1054 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas). Premiums have changed +8.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Smithville, TX?
In ZIP 78957, insurers report a 43.1% loss ratio, a 3.32% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 76th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 78957 compared to the national average?
At $2,013/yr, ZIP 78957 runs 13% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 76th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78957?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 78957 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 78957 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 78957 have ranged from $1,858 to $2,013, with a 5-year average of $1,904. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 78957 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 78957 runs 14% below the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $2,013/yr), ranking #1054 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.

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.