ZIP 37840 · Roane County

Oliver Springs, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37840, Oliver Springs, Tennessee.

40.7%
Loss ratio
1.01%
Nonrenewal rate
#475 of 552
Tennessee rank
45
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 37840 (Oliver Springs, TN) homeowners insurance averages $1,419/yr, 40th percentile nationally, 20% below the U.S. norm.

$1,419
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
-3.7%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,419/yr
-3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.64%
Avg severity: $15,859
Nonrenewal Rate
1.01%
+20.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37840 (Oliver Springs, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 37840 (Oliver Springs, TN) runs $1,419 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 45 reported policies. That is 20% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 40th percentile nationally. Compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728, this ZIP runs 18% below, ranking #475 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Knoxville (ZIP 37909) at $1,418, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 37840 is 40.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.64%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,859. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.01% in this ZIP, a rise of 20.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 37840 costs have fallen 3.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,419 to a high of $1,489, an annualized rate of -0.9% 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 37840 Compares

vs National Average
$1,419 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,419 vs $1,728
18% below state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37840, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,419
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37840.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,473 -
2019 $1,489 +1.1%
2020 $1,443 -3.1%
2021 $1,444 +0.1%
2022 $1,419 -1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,454
Premium Range
$1,419 - $1,489
Annual Change Rate
-0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37840

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

  • Put ZIP 37840 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Tennessee compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 37840?
ZIP 37840 (Oliver Springs, TN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,419 per year as of 2022 (40th percentile, #475 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee). Premiums have changed -3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Oliver Springs, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 37840: a claims frequency of 3.64%, a loss ratio of 40.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.01%, placing this ZIP in the 40th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37840 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 37840 lands in the 40th percentile: its $1,419/yr average is 20% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37840?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37840 is 1.01%, a rise of 20.9% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37840 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 37840 runs $1,419-$1,489 (5-year average $1,454). The annualized change rate is -0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 37840 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37840 has an average premium of $1,419/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 18% below the state average, ranking #475 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.