ZIP 37694 · Sullivan County

Watauga, TN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 37694, Watauga, Tennessee averages $1,332/yr.

10.6%
Loss ratio
0.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#514 of 552
Tennessee rank
58
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 37694 (Watauga, TN) is #16,955 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #17,549 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,332
Avg premium (2022)
#16,955
of 25,593 on premium
#17,549
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
34th
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

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
53/100
37694 - Watauga, TN

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 B-
$1,332/yr
Avg premium, 66th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
71.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
40.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 37694's premium sits nationally

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

$1,332 Lower than most lower than 66% 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 37694. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Tennessee, 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 37694; crosshairs: Tennessee averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$889.2$1710.9$2532.7$3354.4$4176.10.0%0.6%1.1%1.7%2.2%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 37665 · Kingsport $1,039/yr · 2.12%
  • ZIP 37818 · Mosheim $1,232/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 37745 · Greeneville $1,282/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 37688 · Shady Valley $1,325/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 37694 · Watauga (this ZIP) $1,332/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 37849 · Powell $1,343/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 38558 · Crossville $1,373/yr · 0.12%
  • ZIP 38551 · Celina $1,401/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 37757 · Jacksboro $1,428/yr · 2.09%
  • ZIP 38556 · Jamestown $1,451/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 37210 · Nashville $1,473/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 37724 · Cumberland Gap $1,496/yr · 2.12%
  • ZIP 38571 · Crossville $1,508/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 37385 · Tellico Plains $1,530/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 37373 · Sale Creek $1,550/yr · 1.53%
  • ZIP 38564 · Granville $1,563/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 38464 · Lawrenceburg $1,577/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 37876 · Sevierville $1,589/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 38545 · Bloomington Springs $1,600/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 37872 · Sunbright $1,613/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 37160 · Shelbyville $1,624/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 37416 · Chattanooga $1,632/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 37369 · Reliance $1,646/yr · 1.33%
  • ZIP 37742 · Greenback $1,656/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 37209 · Nashville $1,669/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 37073 · Greenbrier $1,679/yr · 1.52%
  • ZIP 38321 · Cedar Grove $1,690/yr · 1.90%
  • ZIP 38320 · Camden $1,704/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 37142 · Palmyra $1,719/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 37146 · Pleasant View $1,726/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 37313 · Coalmont $1,740/yr · 2.03%
  • ZIP 37143 · Pegram $1,762/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 38317 · Bruceton $1,775/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 37191 · Woodlawn $1,788/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 38339 · Guys $1,802/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 38232 · Hornbeak $1,814/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 37095 · Liberty $1,830/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 37203 · Nashville $1,845/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 37033 · Centerville $1,855/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 38261 · Union City $1,871/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 38581 · Rock Island $1,891/yr · 1.73%
  • ZIP 38382 · Trenton $1,912/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 37153 · Rockvale $1,945/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 37189 · Whites Creek $2,012/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 37085 · Lascassas $2,064/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 38128 · Memphis $2,111/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 38111 · Memphis $2,245/yr · 1.71%
  • ZIP 38103 · Memphis $2,426/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 38138 · Germantown $2,809/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 37350 · Lookout Mountain $4,027/yr · 0.20%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,332/yr
Near-median premium
+3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.10%
Avg severity: $3,431
Nonrenewal Rate
0.51%
Below-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37694 (Watauga, TN)

Homeowners in ZIP 37694 (Watauga, TN) pay an average of $1,332 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 58 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 25% below that mark and lands in the 34th national percentile. Compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728, this ZIP runs 23% below, ranking #514 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Roan Mountain (ZIP 37687) at $1,333, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 37694 is 10.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.10%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,431. 0.51% of ZIP 37694 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 37694 premiums risen 3.7%, spanning $1,281 to $1,332 (five-year average: $1,308), an annualized rate of +0.9% per year.

Sullivan County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 71.5 (Relatively Low), 71st percentile nationally and #25 of 95 Tennessee counties - 36% above the state mean of 52.5. Dominant mapped hazard: Earthquake. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 44.8 · Community Resilience 40.2. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 37694 Compares

vs National Average
$1,332 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,332 vs $1,728
23% below state avg
National Percentile
34th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37694, 2018–2022

$1,260$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340 20182019202020212022 $1,332
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37694.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,284 -
2019 $1,330 +3.6%
2020 $1,281 -3.7%
2021 $1,315 +2.7%
2022 $1,332 +1.3%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 37694, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,308
Premium Range
$1,281 - $1,332
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Sullivan County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 37694 via FIPS 47163. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
71.5
Relatively Low · 71st national percentile
In-state county rank
#25
of 95 Tennessee counties · state mean 52.5
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $3,296,940

Social Vulnerability Index 44.8 · Community Resilience 40.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Sullivan County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 37694: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Tennessee. County hazard context (Sullivan, NRI 71.5) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,332/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.51% 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 37694?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 37694 (Watauga, TN) averages $1,332 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 34th percentile, #514 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed +3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Watauga, TN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 37694: claims frequency (4.10%), loss ratio (10.6%), and nonrenewal rate (0.51%), together placing this ZIP at the 34th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37694 compared to the national average?
At $1,332/yr, ZIP 37694 runs 25% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 34th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37694?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37694 is 0.51% in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37694 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 37694 have ranged from $1,281 to $1,332, with a 5-year average of $1,308. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 37694 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37694 runs 23% below the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,332/yr), ranking #514 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 37694?
County NRI 71.5 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 37694 via Sullivan County FIPS 47163. In-state rank #25 of 95; national percentile 71st; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 37694

This ZIP's premiums run at the 34th 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.