ZIP 79529 · Knox County

Knox City, TX Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 79529, Knox City, Texas averages $2,599/yr.

100.8%
Loss ratio
#377 of 1504
Texas rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 79529 (Knox City, TX) homeowners insurance averages $2,599/yr, 90th percentile nationally, 46% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$2,599
Avg premium (2022)
+46%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+1.6%
since 2018
90th
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
43/100
79529 - Knox City, 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
$2,599/yr
Avg premium, 10th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A-
17.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
34.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 79529's premium sits nationally

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

$2,599 Higher than most more expensive than 90% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,599/yr
Above-median premium
+1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
100.8%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
7.07%
Avg severity: $37,065
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 79529 (Knox City, TX)

Homeowners in ZIP 79529 (Knox City, TX) pay an average of $2,599 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 79529 comes in 46% above, the 90th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Texas's average of $2,349, ZIP 79529 is 11% above, ranking #377 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Texas is Duncanville (ZIP 75116) at $2,600, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 100.8%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 79529. About 7.07% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $37,065.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 79529 premiums risen 1.6%, spanning $2,506 to $2,599 (five-year average: $2,550), an annualized rate of +0.4% per year.

ZIP 79529 sits in Knox County, where FEMA's National Risk Index reads 17.8 - a lower-tercile score at the 18th national percentile (#195 of 245 Texas counties). Top hazard: Drought. Social Vulnerability Index 97.0 · Community Resilience 34.5.

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 79529 Compares

vs National Average
$2,599 vs $1,776
46% above national avg
vs Texas Average
$2,599 vs $2,349
11% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 79529, 2018–2022

$2,500$2,550$2,600$2,650 20182019202020212022 $2,599
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 79529.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,559 -
2019 $2,527 -1.2%
2020 $2,561 +1.3%
2021 $2,506 -2.1%
2022 $2,599 +3.7%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 79529

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,550
Premium Range
$2,506 - $2,599
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Knox County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 79529 via FIPS 48275. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
17.8
Very Low · 18th national percentile
In-state county rank
#195
of 245 Texas counties · state mean 50.5
Top mapped hazard
Drought
Expected annual loss $2,452,917

Social Vulnerability Index 97.0 · Community Resilience 34.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very 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 (Knox County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 79529 in Knox County (NRI 17.8, hazard Drought), both outside Texas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,599/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 79529?
ZIP 79529 (Knox City, TX) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,599 per year as of 2022, in the 90th percentile nationally, #377 of 1504 ZIPs in Texas. Premiums have changed +1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Knox City, TX?
Insurers in ZIP 79529 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 100.8%, alongside a claims frequency of 7.07% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 79529 compared to the national average?
ZIP 79529 premiums of $2,599/yr are 46% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 90th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79529?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 79529 is N/A in Texas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 79529 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 79529 runs $2,506-$2,599 (5-year average $2,550). The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 79529 compare to the Texas state average?
ZIP 79529 has an average premium of $2,599/yr compared to the Texas state average of $2,349/yr. This ZIP is 11% above the state average, ranking #377 of 1504 tracked ZIPs in Texas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 79529?
Knox County scores 17.8 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 18th percentile nationally and #195 of 245 Texas counties. The index's top hazard label is Drought. 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 79529

This ZIP's premiums run at the 90th 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.