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Merrick County, NE Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Merrick County (NE) homeowners are now averaging around $155.75 per month for homeowners insurance coverage. For Nebraska, this amounts to $1869 per year for a standard (HO-3) home insurance policy. When you compare the national average, rates are around 1,249 per year. Nebraska is now ranked #9 in the country for the highest paid home insurance rates. Would you like to get up to 12 free home insurance quotes for your home in Merrick County, NE so you can save up to fourty percent or more? If so, we look forward to working with you and providing a excellent home insurance shopping experience. You can easily compare rates by giving us a call now or enter your zip code to start our hassle free online quoting application. With some basic information about your home, we can help you review which carrier has the best rate and which policy per insurance provider has the best coverage. There is a big difference when it comes to protecting your home when you need it the most. Financial protection for repairs or rebuilding your home is crucial and so a cheaper rate may not always be the best decision when you need to count on an insurance provider to help you coverage financial loss due to a wind storm, hail, hurricanes or even flooding. Although, flooding is not covered under a basic policy, we can help you enhance your coverage to help add that extra protection. Let us help you shop your new home insurance policy today!

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Merrick County, NE Housing Demographics

With 7,845 residents living within the Merrick County area there are over 3,698 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 2,144 families living within the local area, it is safe to say that great coverage at an affordable price is most desired amongst every homeowner living in Merrick County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households3,151
Family Households (families)2,144
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units3,698

Merrick County, NE Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Merrick, NE homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$1,186 /yr.

Nebraska's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Nebraska, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 9 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$730 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$1,186 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1869 /yr.

Nebraska Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • Homeowner’s Insurance Rates Spiking Over $3,000 a Year on Average Posted on Friday 19th September, 2025

    According to a recent report by The Zebra, the average homeowner is paying roughly $3,000 a year for homeowners insurance. Unfortunately, this is just the nationwide average, in many states premiums are dramatically higher for most homeowners.  According to the Zebra report, the most expensive states for homeowners insurance are: Nebraska: $7,920 Oklahoma: $7,426 Kansas: […]

  • Homeowner’s Insurance Premiums Skyrocket: Forcing Homeowners to Consider Moving Posted on Thursday 11th September, 2025

    While states like Florida, California and Louisiana have seen climbing insurance costs for years due to severe weather, flooding and hurricanes, other states, Colorado and Illinois are good examples, are seeing climbing rates as well due to hailstorms and wildfires.  As homeowner’s insurance premiums skyrocket, for some policyholders, the math no longer makes sense forcing […]

  • New Report Reveals Reasons Why Home Insurance Prices Increase Posted on Monday 8th September, 2025

    Owning a home is becoming harder to afford for many Americans, in many cases due to the high cost of homeowners insurance. A recent report found that energy companies are responsible for a large amount of the pollution that is leading to climate change and more extreme weather, wildfires and flooding.  A report recently released […]

  • Homeowners in Florida Finally See Relief From Higher Insurance Costs Posted on Wednesday 27th August, 2025

    According to a recent Realtor.com article, homeowners in Florida, at least some of them, may finally seem some relief from higher homeowner insurance costs.  Florida Peninsula Insurance which is one of the largest private party property insurers recently announced that it is hoping to significantly lower premiums for roughly 170,000 policyholders.  Florida Peninsula has filed […]

  • How can I lower my homeowners insurance rate? Posted on Monday 18th August, 2025

    According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors, homeowner insurance premiums have jumped up 10% since last year which follows a similar increase in 2023. Premium increases were even higher in states where severe weather and wildfires were more common.  In a recent AOL.com article, Paul Burns commented on how he had […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Merrick County

As a homeowner, you have to understand that insurance companies see homes as a risk. If you can decrease any of the risk factors that will determine your premium, then it's best to follow these important guidelines in order to save money on your Nebraska homeowners insurance.

  • Install A Smoke Alarm in Every Room: It's important you do this for your own safety, so why not install a smoke detector in every room. Show your home insurance company that safety comes first. Once you have them installed, shop for home insurance and mentioned you have taken the right safety precautions to reduce house fires. For homeowners in Merrick County, this discount can save you up to 20% on your home insurance premium.
  • Combine Your Home and Auto Insurance Into One Package: Any home insurance provider is going to want your business. It's important you offer this opportunity to combine your home and auto insurance together in one package. You may want to also see if you can open up a life or health insurance account as well. Merging all your insurance into one company will save you money. Homeowners in Merrick County that do combine their home and auto can save over $500 with this discount.
  • Install A Home Security System: Your home insurance company should reward you for installing a home security system, sometimes up to 22%. It's important that you take precautions and reduce the risk of someone breaking into your Merrick County home. This will be one of the questions that you will want to ask your home insurance agent to see if you qualify for this discount. If you don't, make sure you shop other companies to get the "Home Security Discount"
  • Purchase A Fire Exstinguisher: Although smoke alarms provide warnings, it's best to be prepared. This may or may not provide any stand alone discount, but it shows your serious when it comes to reducing risk.
  • Stop Smoking: It's important to protect your health and your home. If you don't smoke or don't have anyone living with you that smokes then this can save you up to 18% on your home insurance premium.

Merrick County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units3698
Occupied Housing Units3151
Vacant Housing Units547
Vacant Housing Units for Rent128
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied6
Vacant Housing Units For Sale58
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied14
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use197
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants144
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent14
Housing Tenure Occupied Units3151
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied2345
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population5861
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied806
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population1787
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2