ZIP 79346 · Cochran County

Morton, TX Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 79346, Morton, Texas.

37.3%
Loss ratio
#493 of 1504
Texas rank
2
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 79346 (Morton, TX) homeowners insurance averages $2,481/yr, 88th percentile nationally, 40% above the U.S. norm.

$2,481
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. average
-9.7%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,481/yr
-9.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.21%
Avg severity: $17,772
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79346 (Morton, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 79346 (Morton, TX) pay an average of $2,481 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2 reported policies. That is 40% 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 6% above, ranking #493 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Sterling City (ZIP 76951) at $2,478, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 79346 is 37.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.21% of policies in ZIP 79346 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,772.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 9.7% through 2022, ranging $2,433 to $2,747 with a 5-year average of $2,522, an annualized rate of -2.5% 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 79346 Compares

vs National Average
$2,481 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,481 vs $2,349
6% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79346, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,481
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79346.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,747 -
2019 $2,484 -9.6%
2020 $2,433 -2.1%
2021 $2,466 +1.4%
2022 $2,481 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,522
Premium Range
$2,433 - $2,747
Annual Change Rate
-2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 79346

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Compare ZIP 79346 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 79346?
ZIP 79346 (Morton, TX) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,481 per year as of 2022, in the 88th percentile nationally, #493 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed -9.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Morton, TX?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 79346: claims frequency (5.21%), loss ratio (37.3%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 88th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79346 compared to the national average?
At $2,481/yr, ZIP 79346 runs 40% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79346?
ZIP 79346 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79346 over 5 years?
ZIP 79346 premiums spanned $2,433 to $2,747 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,522. The annualized change rate is -2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 79346 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79346 runs 6% above the Texas state average ($2,349/yr vs this ZIP's $2,481/yr), ranking #493 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.