ZIP 79331 · Dawson County

Lamesa, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 79331, Lamesa, Texas averages $2,456/yr.

58.7%
Loss ratio
#513 of 1504
Texas rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 79331 (Lamesa, TX) homeowners insurance averages $2,456/yr, 88th percentile nationally, 38% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$2,456
Avg premium (2022)
+38%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-10.0%
since 2018
88th
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
33/100
79331 - Lamesa, 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
$2,456/yr
Avg premium, 12th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C+
38.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
21.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 79331's premium sits nationally

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

$2,456 Higher than most more expensive than 88% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,456/yr
Above-median premium
-10.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.7%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.42%
Avg severity: $42,122
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79331 (Lamesa, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 79331 (Lamesa, TX) pay an average of $2,456 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. That is 38% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 88th percentile nationally. Compared to the Texas state average of $2,349, this ZIP runs 5% above, ranking #513 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Big Spring (ZIP 79720) at $2,455, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 79331 shows a 58.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $42,122.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 10.0% through 2022, ranging $2,456 to $2,728 with a 5-year average of $2,537, an annualized rate of -2.6% per year.

For ZIP 79331, county-level FEMA NRI is 38.7 in Dawson - middle of the national distribution (39th percentile) and #149 among 245 Texas counties. Top hazard on the index: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 82.6 · Community Resilience 21.6.

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 79331 Compares

vs National Average
$2,456 vs $1,776
38% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,456 vs $2,349
5% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79331, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,456
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79331.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,728 -
2019 $2,537 -7.0%
2020 $2,490 -1.9%
2021 $2,477 -0.5%
2022 $2,456 -0.9%

Cost relief window in ZIP 79331, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,537
Premium Range
$2,456 - $2,728
Annual Change Rate
-2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Dawson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 79331 via FIPS 48115. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
38.7
Very Low · 39th national percentile
In-state county rank
#149
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $1,823,377

Social Vulnerability Index 82.6 · Community Resilience 21.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
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 ZIP 79331 (outside Texas)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 79331: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Texas. County hazard context (Dawson, NRI 38.7) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,456/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 79331?
ZIP 79331 (Lamesa, TX) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,456 per year as of 2022, in the 88th percentile nationally, #513 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -10.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lamesa, TX?
In ZIP 79331, insurers report a 58.7% loss ratio, a 3.42% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 88th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79331 compared to the national average?
At $2,456/yr, ZIP 79331 runs 38% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79331?
ZIP 79331 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79331 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 79331 have ranged from $2,456 to $2,728, with a 5-year average of $2,537. The annualized change rate is -2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 79331 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79331 has an average premium of $2,456/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 5% above the state average, ranking #513 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 79331?
Dawson County scores 38.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 39th percentile nationally and #149 of 245 Texas counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 79331

This ZIP's premiums run at the 88th 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.