ZIP 31055 Insurance Data

Mc Rae Helena, Georgia · Telfair County · 23 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,508/yr
+7.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.34%
Avg severity: $18,130
Nonrenewal Rate
0.20%
-55.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 31055 (Mc Rae Helena, GA)

ZIP 31055 (Mc Rae Helena, GA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,508 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 23 reported policies. That is 15% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 47th percentile nationally. Compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769, this ZIP runs 15% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 31055 is 64.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.34%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,130. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.20% in this ZIP, a drop of 55.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 31055 have risen by 7.1%, ranging from $1,408 to $1,508 with a five-year average of $1,461 — an annualized rate of +1.7% per year. 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 31055 Compares

vs National Average
$1,508 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,508 vs $1,769
15% below state avg
National Percentile
47th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,408
2019 $1,475 +4.7%
2020 $1,493 +1.2%
2021 $1,423 -4.7%
2022 $1,508 +6.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,461
Premium Range
$1,408 - $1,508
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 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 31055?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 31055 (Mc Rae Helena, GA) is $1,508 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mc Rae Helena, GA?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.34% in this ZIP), loss ratio (64.1%), and nonrenewal rates (0.20%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 31055 compared to the national average?
ZIP 31055 premiums of $1,508/yr are 15% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 47th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31055?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31055 is 0.20%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -55.8% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 31055 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 31055 have ranged from $1,408 to $1,508, with a 5-year average of $1,461. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 31055 compare to the Georgia state average?
ZIP 31055 has an average premium of $1,508/yr compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average.

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