The Best Home Insurance in Nebraska for 2024

The average cost of homeowners insurance in Nebraska is $4,135 per year, or about $345 per month, according to a NerdWallet analysis. For comparison, the national average is $1,915 per year.

NerdWallet analyzed data from numerous insurance companies to help you find the best home insurance in Nebraska in the following categories:

• Best for affordability: American Family.

• Best for coverage: State Farm.

• Best for consumer experience: Nationwide and American Family.

The rates in our analysis are estimates based on many factors, so your rate may differ.

Note: Some insurance companies included in this article may have made changes in their underwriting practices and no longer issue new policies in your state. Even if an insurer serves your state, it may not write policies for all homes in all areas.

Best affordable homeowners insurance in Nebraska: American Family

In Nebraska, the average annual premium for American Family is $3,560, which is less than the state average of $4,135.

Homeowners may be able to save on their premiums by installing smart-home devices, bundling multiple policies or setting up automatic payments.

American Family receives fewer consumer complaints than expected for a company of its size. You may be able to customize your policy with optional add-ons such as identity theft, equipment breakdown or service line coverage, which pays for repairs to water, power or other underground lines that run to your house.

Get more information in our American Family homeowners insurance review.

Note: USAA has cheaper average rates than American Family in Nebraska. However, only military members, veterans and their families are eligible to buy its policies. Read more in our USAA homeowners insurance review.

Best homeowners insurance in Nebraska for coverage: State Farm

As America’s largest insurer, State Farm stands out for its long list of coverage options. Its policies generally include extra dwelling coverage in case it costs more than expected to rebuild your home after a covered disaster. You may also be able to add coverage for things like identity theft, damage from backed-up drains and personal injury liability.

State Farm offers a free Ting device as a perk for home insurance policyholders. Ting is a smart plug that monitors your home’s electrical network to help prevent fires.

Learn more with our State Farm homeowners insurance review.

Best homeowners insurance in Nebraska for consumer experience: Nationwide and American Family

Nationwide offers a robust digital experience, including a website that makes it easy to manage policies, file and track claims, and set up automatic billing. It also has a highly rated app for Android and iOS that allows customers to file and track claims, review policy documents, and set up autopay.

In addition, Nationwide’s customers have several ways to get assistance, such as reaching out to their agent or calling the company’s customer service hotline. Outside of business hours, they can use the Nationwide website to get proof of insurance, pay bills and schedule callbacks. A chatbot is also available to answer basic questions.

Learn more with our Nationwide homeowners insurance review.

American Family also received high marks from NerdWallet for its user-friendly website. As noted above, its low volume of consumer complaints speaks to its strong customer service. Get more information in our American Family homeowners insurance review.

Full list of the best homeowners insurance in Nebraska

NerdWallet analyzed home insurance companies across the state to find the best home insurance in Nebraska. Here are all of the insurers that received a NerdWallet star rating of 4.5 or higher:

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How much does homeowners insurance cost in Nebraska?

The average annual cost of home insurance in Nebraska is $4,135. That’s 116% more than the national average of $1,915

In most U.S. states, including Nebraska, many insurers use your credit-based insurance score to help set rates. Your insurance score is similar but not identical to your traditional credit score.

In Nebraska, those with poor credit pay an average of $6,395 per year for homeowners insurance, according to NerdWallet’s rate analysis. That’s 55% more than what those with good credit pay.

» MORE: Does your credit score affect home insurance rates?

Average cost of homeowners insurance in Nebraska by city

How much you pay for homeowners insurance in Nebraska depends on where you live. For instance, the average cost of home insurance in Omaha is $4,395 per year, while homeowners in Lincoln pay $3,655 per year, on average.

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The cheapest home insurance in Nebraska

Here are the insurers we found with average annual rates below the Nebraska average of $4,135.

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What to know about Nebraska homeowners insurance

You may face certain risks when living in Nebraska. Here are a few of the most common, along with steps you can take to insure your home properly against them.

Tornadoes

Standard homeowners insurance should cover damage from high winds and tornadoes. However, your policy may have a separate wind/hail deductible, typically from 1% to 5%. Suppose your policy has a $1,000 deductible for most claims and a 1% deductible for wind claims. If your house has $250,000 worth of dwelling coverage, you’d have to pay for the first $2,500 of wind damage yourself.

» MORE: Does homeowners insurance cover tornado damage?

Thunderstorms and hail

Hail, which often accompanies thunderstorms, can significantly damage roofs, windows, siding and other exterior features of homes. As with wind damage, your policy may have a separate hail deductible, so make sure to read your policy carefully.

Winter storms and freezing temperatures

Most damage from winter storms, such as roof collapse from the weight of snow, is covered under a standard homeowners policy. However, some types of winter weather damage may require extra coverage. For instance, you’ll typically need a separate flood insurance policy to cover flood damage caused by snowmelt.

Flooding

Standard homeowners insurance policies typically do not cover flood damage. As a result, homeowners in flood-prone areas may need to purchase separate flood insurance.

To learn more about your risk, check out the Federal Emergency Management Agency's flood maps and RiskFactor.com, a website from the nonprofit First Street Foundation. Even if your property is deemed low risk, it may be worthwhile to purchase flood insurance for extra peace of mind.

Remember that while you can purchase flood coverage at any time, there’s typically a 30-day waiting period before the insurance takes effect. Here’s more information about flood insurance and waiting periods.

» MORE: Why you might want flood insurance — even if it’s not required

Nebraska insurance department

The Nebraska Department of Insurance oversees the state’s insurance industry and provides consumer resources. In addition to offering educational information, the department can advocate on your behalf. If you have an issue with your insurer, you can file a complaint online. Contact the Insurance Complaint Division with questions at 877-564-7323 or [email protected].

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Amanda Shapland contributed to this story.