ZIP 79068 · Carson County

Panhandle, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 79068, Panhandle, Texas averages $2,708/yr.

63.7%
Loss ratio
#290 of 1504
Texas rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Panhandle, TX (ZIP 79068) averages $2,708/yr for homeowners insurance, 53% above the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally.

$2,708
Avg premium (2022)
+53%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-6.2%
since 2018
92nd
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
49/100
79068 - Panhandle, 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
$2,708/yr
Avg premium, 8th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B+
25.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
71.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 79068's premium sits nationally

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

$2,708 Higher than most more expensive than 92% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,708/yr
Above-median premium
-6.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
63.7%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.83%
Avg severity: $29,578
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79068 (Panhandle, TX)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 79068 (Panhandle, TX) runs $2,708 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 53% above that mark and lands in the 92nd national percentile. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 15% above, ranking #290 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Irving (ZIP 75062) at $2,707, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 63.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.83%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $29,578.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 79068 premiums fallen 6.2%, spanning $2,617 to $2,888 (five-year average: $2,699), an annualized rate of -1.6% per year.

Carson County's FEMA NRI score is 25.2 (Very Low), only the 25th national percentile and #179 of 245 Texas counties - 50% below the state mean 50.5. Leading mapped hazard remains Drought. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 11.4 · Community Resilience 71.3. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.

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 79068 Compares

vs National Average
$2,708 vs $1,776
53% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,708 vs $2,349
15% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79068, 2018–2022

$2,600$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,708
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79068.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,888 -
2019 $2,649 -8.3%
2020 $2,617 -1.2%
2021 $2,633 +0.6%
2022 $2,708 +2.8%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 79068

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,699
Premium Range
$2,617 - $2,888
Annual Change Rate
-1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Carson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 79068 via FIPS 48065. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
25.2
Very Low · 25th national percentile
In-state county rank
#179
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Drought
Expected annual loss $5,897,004

Social Vulnerability Index 11.4 · Community Resilience 71.3

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a lower-NRI ZIP (Carson County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 79068 in Carson County (NRI 25.2, hazard Drought), both outside Texas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,708/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 79068?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 79068 (Panhandle, TX): $2,708/year as of 2022, the 92nd national percentile, #290 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -6.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Panhandle, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 79068: claims frequency (5.83%), loss ratio (63.7%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 92nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79068 compared to the national average?
At $2,708/yr, ZIP 79068 runs 53% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 92nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79068?
ZIP 79068 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79068 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 79068 runs $2,617-$2,888 (5-year average $2,699). The annualized change rate is -1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 79068 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79068 has an average premium of $2,708/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 15% above the state average, ranking #290 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 79068?
County NRI 25.2 (Very Low) covers ZIP 79068 via Carson County FIPS 48065. In-state rank #179 of 245; national percentile 25th; hazard Drought.

What to do with ZIP 79068

This ZIP's premiums run at the 92nd 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.