ZIP 79045 · Deaf Smith County

Hereford, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 79045, Hereford, Texas averages $2,324/yr.

485.5%
Loss ratio
#666 of 1504
Texas rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 79045 (Hereford, TX) homeowners insurance averages $2,324/yr, 85th percentile nationally, 31% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$2,324
Avg premium (2022)
+31%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-15.2%
since 2018
85th
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
21/100
79045 - Hereford, 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
$2,324/yr
Avg premium, 15th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
61.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
4.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 79045's premium sits nationally

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

$2,324 Higher than most more expensive than 85% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,324/yr
Above-median premium
-15.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
485.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
66.41%
Avg severity: $16,992
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79045 (Hereford, TX)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 79045 (Hereford, TX) at $2,324 per year for 2022 across approximately 6 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 79045 in the 85th percentile, 31% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Texas statewide average is $2,349 per year; this ZIP sits 1% below that figure, ranking #666 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Hawley (ZIP 79525) at $2,324, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 485.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 66.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,992.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 79045 have fallen by 15.2%, ranging from $2,324 to $2,741 with a five-year average of $2,488, an annualized rate of -4.0% per year.

For ZIP 79045, county-level FEMA NRI is 61.8 in Deaf Smith - middle of the national distribution (62nd percentile) and #99 among 245 Texas counties. Top hazard on the index: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 50.7 · Community Resilience 4.4.

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 79045 Compares

vs National Average
$2,324 vs $1,776
31% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,324 vs $2,349
1% below state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79045, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,324
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79045.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,741 -
2019 $2,635 -3.9%
2020 $2,388 -9.4%
2021 $2,351 -1.5%
2022 $2,324 -1.1%

Cost relief window in ZIP 79045, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,488
Premium Range
$2,324 - $2,741
Annual Change Rate
-4.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Deaf Smith County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 79045 via FIPS 48117. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
61.8
Relatively Low · 62nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#99
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $4,844,697

Social Vulnerability Index 50.7 · Community Resilience 4.4

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 79045

Cross-state peers for ZIP 79045: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Texas. County hazard context (Deaf Smith, NRI 61.8) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,324/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 79045?
At the 85th percentile nationally, #666 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas, ZIP 79045 (Hereford, TX) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,324 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -15.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hereford, TX?
Insurers in ZIP 79045 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 485.5%, alongside a claims frequency of 66.41% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79045 compared to the national average?
ZIP 79045 premiums of $2,324/yr are 31% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 85th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79045?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 79045 in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79045 over 5 years?
ZIP 79045 premiums spanned $2,324 to $2,741 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,488. The annualized change rate is -4.0% per year.
How does ZIP 79045 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79045 runs 1% below the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $2,324/yr), ranking #666 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 79045?
Deaf Smith County scores 61.8 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 62nd percentile nationally and #99 of 245 Texas counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 79045

This ZIP's premiums run at the 85th 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.