ZIP 37348 · Lincoln County

Kelso, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37348, Kelso, Tennessee.

12.6%
Loss ratio
0.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#341 of 552
Tennessee rank
12
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Kelso, TN (ZIP 37348) runs $1,621/yr on average: the 55th percentile nationally and 9% below the U.S. average.

$1,621
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+0.8%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,621/yr
+0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.31%
Avg severity: $6,180
Nonrenewal Rate
0.83%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37348 (Kelso, TN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 37348 (Kelso, TN) at $1,621 per year for 2022 across approximately 12 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 37348 comes in 9% below, the 55th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Tennessee statewide average is $1,728 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #341 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Gleason (ZIP 38229) at $1,622, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 37348 is 12.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.31% of policies in ZIP 37348 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,180. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.83% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.8% through 2022, ranging $1,581 to $1,658 with a 5-year average of $1,612, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 37348 Compares

vs National Average
$1,621 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,621 vs $1,728
6% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37348, 2018–2022

$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660$1,680 20182019202020212022 $1,621
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37348.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,608 -
2019 $1,581 -1.7%
2020 $1,591 +0.6%
2021 $1,658 +4.2%
2022 $1,621 -2.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,612
Premium Range
$1,581 - $1,658
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37348

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

  • Compare ZIP 37348 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Tennessee's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Tennessee overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 37348?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 37348 (Kelso, TN) averages $1,621 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 55th percentile, #341 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed +0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kelso, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 37348: a claims frequency of 3.31%, a loss ratio of 12.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.83%, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37348 compared to the national average?
At $1,621/yr, ZIP 37348 runs 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37348?
Insurers decline to renew 0.83% of policies in ZIP 37348 in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37348 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 37348 have ranged from $1,581 to $1,658, with a 5-year average of $1,612. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 37348 compare to the Tennessee state average?
The Tennessee state average is $1,728/yr; ZIP 37348 averages $1,621/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #341 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee 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.