ZIP 79040 · Hansford County

Gruver, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 79040, Gruver, Texas.

42.1%
Loss ratio
#283 of 1504
Texas rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Gruver, TX (ZIP 79040) runs $2,725/yr on average: the 92nd percentile nationally and 53% above the U.S. average.

$2,725
Avg premium (2022)
+53%
vs U.S. average
-10.8%
since 2018
92nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,725/yr
-10.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.20%
Avg severity: $12,469
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79040 (Gruver, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 79040 (Gruver, TX) pay an average of $2,725 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 53% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 16% above that figure, ranking #283 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Edna (ZIP 77957) at $2,727, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 79040 shows a 42.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 9.20%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,469.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 79040 costs have fallen 10.8% since 2018, from a low of $2,577 to a high of $3,053, an annualized rate of -2.8% 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 79040 Compares

vs National Average
$2,725 vs $1,776
53% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,725 vs $2,349
16% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79040, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,600$2,800$3,000$3,200 20182019202020212022 $2,725
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79040.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,053 -
2019 $2,577 -15.6%
2020 $2,621 +1.7%
2021 $2,579 -1.6%
2022 $2,725 +5.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,711
Premium Range
$2,577 - $3,053
Annual Change Rate
-2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 79040

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 79040 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Texas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Texas overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 79040?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 79040 (Gruver, TX): $2,725/year as of 2022, the 92nd national percentile, #283 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -10.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gruver, TX?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 79040: a claims frequency of 9.20%, a loss ratio of 42.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 92nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79040 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 79040 lands in the 92nd percentile: its $2,725/yr average is 53% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79040?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79040 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79040 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 79040 runs $2,577-$3,053 (5-year average $2,711). The annualized change rate is -2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 79040 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79040 has an average premium of $2,725/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 16% above the state average, ranking #283 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.