ZIP 29918 · Hampton County

Estill, SC Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 29918, Estill, South Carolina averages $1,640/yr.

32.9%
Loss ratio
1.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#115 of 366
South Carolina rank
22
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Estill, SC sits #11,158 nationally on average premium ($1,640) versus #5,417 on nonrenewal rate (1.45%).

$1,640
Avg premium (2022)
#11,158
of 25,593 on premium
#5,417
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
56th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
34/100
29918 - Estill, SC

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 D
$1,640/yr
Avg premium, 44th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
64.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
27.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 29918's premium sits nationally

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

$1,640 Around the middle lower than 44% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 29918. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in South Carolina, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 29918; crosshairs: South Carolina averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$356.4$4073.2$7790.1$11506.9$15223.70%4.2%8.3%12.5%16.6%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 29683 · Slater $1,032/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 29385 · Wellford $1,113/yr · 4.17%
  • ZIP 29845 · Plum Branch $1,140/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 29657 · Liberty $1,162/yr · 2.16%
  • ZIP 29334 · Duncan $1,198/yr · 6.47%
  • ZIP 29743 · Smyrna $1,217/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 29640 · Easley $1,229/yr · 2.13%
  • ZIP 29172 · West Columbia $1,241/yr · 3.14%
  • ZIP 29376 · Roebuck $1,249/yr · 4.38%
  • ZIP 29627 · Belton $1,259/yr · 2.66%
  • ZIP 29673 · Piedmont $1,269/yr · 3.39%
  • ZIP 29332 · Cross Hill $1,285/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 29630 · Central $1,294/yr · 1.68%
  • ZIP 29831 · Jackson $1,305/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 29697 · Williamston $1,311/yr · 2.81%
  • ZIP 29055 · Great Falls $1,325/yr · 3.92%
  • ZIP 29653 · Hodges $1,336/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 29058 · Heath Springs $1,355/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 29626 · Anderson $1,366/yr · 3.00%
  • ZIP 29112 · North $1,381/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 29052 · Gadsden $1,398/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 29817 · Blackville $1,416/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 29180 · Winnsboro $1,424/yr · 2.78%
  • ZIP 29040 · Dalzell $1,440/yr · 6.20%
  • ZIP 29154 · Sumter $1,458/yr · 4.85%
  • ZIP 29061 · Hopkins $1,470/yr · 5.99%
  • ZIP 29635 · Cleveland $1,496/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 29212 · Columbia $1,512/yr · 4.84%
  • ZIP 29715 · Fort Mill $1,529/yr · 7.16%
  • ZIP 29115 · Orangeburg $1,547/yr · 4.14%
  • ZIP 29036 · Chapin $1,570/yr · 4.45%
  • ZIP 29580 · Nesmith $1,592/yr · 2.44%
  • ZIP 29565 · Latta $1,620/yr · 1.57%
  • ZIP 29918 · Estill (this ZIP) $1,640/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 29056 · Greeleyville $1,643/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 29162 · Turbeville $1,654/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 29554 · Hemingway $1,690/yr · 2.10%
  • ZIP 29810 · Allendale $1,697/yr · 2.21%
  • ZIP 29477 · Saint George $1,737/yr · 2.46%
  • ZIP 29929 · Islandton $1,761/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 29672 · Seneca $1,820/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 29431 · Bonneau $1,894/yr · 2.94%
  • ZIP 29588 · Myrtle Beach $1,936/yr · 11.17%
  • ZIP 29418 · North Charleston $2,047/yr · 12.62%
  • ZIP 29909 · Okatie $2,257/yr · 15.87%
  • ZIP 29940 · Seabrook $2,719/yr · 6.53%
  • ZIP 29907 · Beaufort $3,017/yr · 4.43%
  • ZIP 29403 · Charleston $3,557/yr · 7.68%
  • ZIP 29455 · Johns Island $4,347/yr · 11.27%
  • ZIP 29401 · Charleston $14,548/yr · 0.37%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,640/yr
Near-median premium
-9.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.9%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.36%
Avg severity: $12,368
Nonrenewal Rate
1.45%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 29918 (Estill, SC)

Homeowners in ZIP 29918 (Estill, SC) pay an average of $1,640 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 22 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 8% below that mark and lands in the 56th national percentile. Against South Carolina's average of $1,765, ZIP 29918 is 7% below, ranking #115 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within South Carolina is Greeleyville (ZIP 29056) at $1,643, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 29918 shows a 32.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.36% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,368. 1.45% of ZIP 29918 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 29918 have fallen by 9.2%, ranging from $1,640 to $1,806 with a five-year average of $1,723, an annualized rate of -2.4% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Hampton County: score 64.8, rating Relatively Low, hazard Hurricane. National percentile 65th; in-state rank #32/46; 8% below South Carolina's 70.7 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 94.6 · Community Resilience 27.4.

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 29918 Compares

vs National Average
$1,640 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs South Carolina Average
$1,640 vs $1,765
7% below state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 29918, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,640
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 29918.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,806 -
2019 $1,784 -1.2%
2020 $1,707 -4.3%
2021 $1,675 -1.9%
2022 $1,640 -2.1%

2018-2022: premiums easing -2.4%/yr

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,723
Premium Range
$1,640 - $1,806
Annual Change Rate
-2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Hampton County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 29918 via FIPS 45049. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
64.8
Relatively Low · 65th national percentile
In-state county rank
#32
of 46 South Carolina counties · state mean 70.7
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $8,306,223

Social Vulnerability Index 94.6 · Community Resilience 27.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: South Carolina NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 29918

ZIP 29918's county NRI is 64.8 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not South Carolina containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,640/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.45% 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 29918?
ZIP 29918 (Estill, SC) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,640 per year as of 2022 (56th percentile, #115 of 366 ZIPs in South Carolina). Premiums have changed -9.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Estill, SC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 29918: claims frequency (4.36%), loss ratio (32.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.45%), together placing this ZIP at the 56th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 29918 compared to the national average?
At $1,640/yr, ZIP 29918 runs 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 56th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 29918?
ZIP 29918 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.45% in South Carolina.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 29918 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 29918 have ranged from $1,640 to $1,806, with a 5-year average of $1,723. The annualized change rate is -2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 29918 compare to the South Carolina state average?
ZIP 29918 runs 7% below the South Carolina state average ($1,765/yr vs this ZIP's $1,640/yr), ranking #115 of 366 tracked ZIPs in South Carolina by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 29918?
County NRI 64.8 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 29918 via Hampton County FIPS 45049. In-state rank #32 of 46; national percentile 65th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 29918

This ZIP's premiums run at the 56th 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.