Inside: Kaufman homeowners coverage basics, local context, cost drivers, and how to compare quotes without guessing.
What makes Kaufman, TX unique
Kaufman has roughly 7,156 residents and lies within Kaufman County.
Kaufman is located in the Kaufman County area, and there day-to-day insurance shopping is shaped more by the features of each home and carrier appetite than by any single landmark.
Housing here is largely single-family homes typical of the Kaufman County area, and replacement cost, roof age, and construction type still account for most premium differences block by block.
Insurers in North Texas often price in severe thunderstorms, hail, and tornado risk typical of the Plains.
What residents pay for home insurance in Kaufman
The typical homeowners insurance premium in Kaufman, TX is about $1,536 annually for a typical local home (typical local home value about $277,500). For a $300,000 dwelling, expect around $1,633 per year; for a $600,000 home about $2,298; and for a $1,000,000 dwelling about $2,990. Freedom Insurance Group rates are often about 41% lower — near $906 per year for a typical home, roughly $963 for a $300,000 home, about $1,356 for a $600,000 home, and around $1,764 for a $1,000,000 home.
| Dwelling Coverage Limits | Average Annual Premium (incl. Windstorm & Hail Coverage) |
|---|---|
| $100,000 – $200,000 | $1,270 |
| $200,000 – $300,000 | $1,419 |
| $300,000 – $400,000 | $1,742 |
| $400,000 – $500,000 | $1,972 |
| $500,000 – $600,000 | $2,195 |
| $600,000 – $700,000 | $2,370 |
| $700,000 – $800,000 | $2,515 |
| $800,000 – $900,000 | $2,705 |
| $900,000 – $1,000,000 | $2,895 |
Band premiums are midpoints on the Kaufman dwelling curve (typical local home value about $277,500). Illustrated estimates, not a quote.
Figures are 2026 market-style estimates for Kaufman, TX, using a typical local home value of about $277,500. Freedom figures apply an approximate 41% savings vs the local typical premium for illustration. Your quote depends on dwelling limit, roof, deductible, claims, and carrier. Not a guarantee.
What drives home insurance prices in Kaufman
Kaufman homeowners are priced on several interlocking factors that underwriters weigh when they build a quote. Count on rebuild cost, roof age and material, and local storm or wildfire exposure to drive most of the price. Deductible choice and claims history can swing the final price about as much as the carrier brand.
Replacement cost answers one question: how much would it take to rebuild this home right now, with similar materials, at today’s prices for labor and materials? Since the carrier’s largest possible payout grows with the rebuild estimate, higher estimates for Kaufman properties tend to push up premiums.
Construction type and roof details count as well: frame versus masonry walls, the roof covering, and overall build quality shape how a property holds up in wind, hail, and fire common across Texas.
Location risk reflects storm, hail, wildfire, and crime scores that can vary by ZIP code and neighborhood within Kaufman, so two homes with similar rebuild costs can still get different prices.
Fire protection matters as well: hydrant access, a close fire station, and the local protection class may all help the premium.
Carriers check claims history carefully; fresh claims on the property or household often push the price up whether the Kaufman policy is new or renewing.
Credit-based insurance score, where state law permits, is another lever; higher scores typically bring lower prices when the carrier relies on it.
The six parts of a home policy
- Dwelling (A): Rebuilding funds for the home itself after a covered loss. It should keep pace with reconstruction costs in your area.
- Other structures (B): Protection for anything detached from the main house, such as a shed, fence, or garage.
- Personal property (Coverage C): Your furniture, clothes, and everyday belongings in the home fall under this coverage, but certain valuable items have lower limits.
- Loss of use (D): Added costs of living elsewhere until repairs are done after a covered claim makes it unlivable.
- Coverage E, personal liability: Should you be held legally responsible for injuring another person or damaging their things from a covered event, it applies.
- Coverage F, medical payments: This helps with guest medical bills for injuries that happen on your property, often without requiring a formal liability claim.
Common discounts for Kaufman, TX homeowners
| Discount | What it means | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Home | New construction recently purchased | up to 40% |
| Age of home (5 yrs) | Newer homes | up to 26% |
| Bundle | Home and auto together | up to 25% |
| Upgrades | Electrical, plumbing, heating, roof updates | up to 20% |
| Hail-resistant roof | Class 1–4 impact roof | up to 12% |
| Claims-free | Multi-year claims-free history | up to 5% |
| Security / alarms | Monitored fire or burglar alarm | up to 4% |
| Paid in full | Pay annual premium upfront | up to 7% |
Each company decides its own discounts and amounts. “Up to” marks the top of the range, not a promise.
Kaufman housing stock and storm history
NOAA’s Storm Events Database lists 13 hail reports within about 5 miles of Kaufman from 2016 through 2025; 12 were one inch or bigger. The biggest was 1.5 inches in February 2017 around Kaufman.
The National Risk Index from FEMA shows elevated ratings for hail (“Relatively High”), tornado (“Relatively Moderate”), and winter-weather (“Relatively Moderate”) in Kaufman County.
Half of Kaufman’s homes were built in or before 1976. About 61% of homes predate 1980, which means system and roof updates can change eligibility and price.
From 2000 on, Kaufman County has been part of 8 major disaster declarations; the latest was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (May 2024).
Occupied homes in Kaufman are heated mostly with electricity (54%) and utility gas (46%).
On tornadoes, NOAA lists 1 tornado touching down within 10 miles of Kaufman in 2016–2025, the most intense an EF0 in October 2019.
The Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey counts about 2,762 housing units in Kaufman, and homeowners occupy roughly 47% of the occupied homes. Looking at building types, 72% are detached single-family houses and 25% are in buildings with two or more units.
The name honors David S. Kaufman. The Census Bureau counted 6,490 people in Kaufman at the 2000 Census and 6,703 at the 2010 Census; its July 2024 estimate is 9,785. That is growth of roughly 51% since 2000.
Going further back, SPC data show 22 hail reports within 5 miles of Kaufman between 1955 and 2015, the largest 2.75 inches on November 25, 1988. 3 of those reports were 2 inches or larger. The NOAA Storm Prediction Center database shows 14 tornadoes that began within 10 miles of Kaufman from 1950 through 2015; the strongest was an F3 on March 11, 1963.
Shopping around the area? Nearby home insurance pages: Terrell (10 mi), Heartland (10 mi), and Forney (14 mi).
ZIP codes we cover in and around Kaufman
75118 · 75142
Bundling home and auto in Kaufman, TX
The amounts shown illustrate average bundle savings, not a promise. Actual savings vary with the carriers and drivers involved.
| Place | 1-car bundle | 2-car bundle | 3-car bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufman, Texas | $258 | $436 | $636 |
Saving on home insurance in Kaufman
- Shop more than one carrier, because risk appetite differs.
- Bundle home and auto when it truly lowers the package price.
- Raise deductibles only if you can handle the out-of-pocket hit.
- Ask about roof, alarm, and claims-free credits that apply to your home.
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