ZIP 31787 · Lee County

Smithville, GA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 31787, Smithville, Georgia.

17.6%
Loss ratio
0.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#400 of 630
Georgia rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Smithville, GA (ZIP 31787) averages $1,572/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally.

$1,572
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
-1.6%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,572/yr
-1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.73%
Avg severity: $5,847
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
-10.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 31787 (Smithville, GA)

Homeowners in ZIP 31787 (Smithville, GA) pay an average of $1,572 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 31787 in the 52nd percentile, 11% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Georgia's average of $1,769, ZIP 31787 is 11% below, ranking #400 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Whigham (ZIP 39897) at $1,572, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 17.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 31787. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.73%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,847. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.59% in this ZIP, a drop of 10.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 31787 have fallen by 1.6%, ranging from $1,516 to $1,657 with a five-year average of $1,578, an annualized rate of -0.4% per year.

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 31787 Compares

vs National Average
$1,572 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,572 vs $1,769
11% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 31787, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,572
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 31787.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,597 -
2019 $1,657 +3.7%
2020 $1,516 -8.5%
2021 $1,546 +1.9%
2022 $1,572 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,578
Premium Range
$1,516 - $1,657
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 31787

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 31787 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Georgia's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Georgia overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

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 31787?
ZIP 31787 (Smithville, GA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,572 per year as of 2022 (52nd percentile, #400 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia). Premiums have changed -1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Smithville, GA?
In ZIP 31787, insurers report a 17.6% loss ratio, a 4.73% claims frequency, and a 0.59% nonrenewal rate, the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 31787 compared to the national average?
At $1,572/yr, ZIP 31787 runs 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31787?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31787 is 0.59%, a drop of 10.1% over the past 5 years in Georgia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 31787 over 5 years?
ZIP 31787 premiums spanned $1,516 to $1,657 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,578. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 31787 compare to the Georgia state average?
ZIP 31787 has an average premium of $1,572/yr compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #400 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium.

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.