ZIP 37617 · Sullivan County

Blountville, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37617, Blountville, Tennessee.

36.6%
Loss ratio
1.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#526 of 552
Tennessee rank
93
Policies

The verdict

Blountville, TN (ZIP 37617) averages $1,303/yr for homeowners insurance, 27% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally.

$1,303
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
-1.0%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,303/yr
-1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.35%
Avg severity: $20,319
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
+133.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37617 (Blountville, TN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 37617 (Blountville, TN) at $1,303 per year for 2022 across approximately 93 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 37617 comes in 27% below, the 31st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Tennessee's average of $1,728, ZIP 37617 is 25% below, ranking #526 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Lupton City (ZIP 37351) at $1,303, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 36.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 37617. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.35%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,319. Insurers decline to renew 1.15% of policies in ZIP 37617 at expiration, a rise of 133.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.0% through 2022, ranging $1,283 to $1,338 with a 5-year average of $1,312, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 37617 Compares

vs National Average
$1,303 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,303 vs $1,728
25% below state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37617, 2018–2022

$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360 20182019202020212022 $1,303
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37617.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,316 -
2019 $1,338 +1.7%
2020 $1,283 -4.1%
2021 $1,318 +2.7%
2022 $1,303 -1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,312
Premium Range
$1,283 - $1,338
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37617

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

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 37617?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 37617 (Blountville, TN) averages $1,303 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 31st percentile, #526 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed -1.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Blountville, TN?
In ZIP 37617, insurers report a 36.6% loss ratio, a 2.35% claims frequency, and a 1.15% nonrenewal rate, the 31st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37617 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 37617 lands in the 31st percentile: its $1,303/yr average is 27% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37617?
ZIP 37617 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.15% in Tennessee, a rise of 133.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37617 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 37617 runs $1,283-$1,338 (5-year average $1,312). The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 37617 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37617 has an average premium of $1,303/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 25% below the state average, ranking #526 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.