ZIP 38221 · Benton County

Big Sandy, TN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 38221, Big Sandy, Tennessee averages $1,783/yr.

44.6%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#185 of 552
Tennessee rank
11
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 38221 (Big Sandy, TN) is #8,962 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #13,587 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,783
Avg premium (2022)
#8,962
of 25,593 on premium
#13,587
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
65th
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
44/100
38221 - Big Sandy, 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 F
$1,783/yr
Avg premium, 35th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C+
39.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
15.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 38221's premium sits nationally

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

$1,783 Around the middle lower than 35% 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 38221. 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 38221; 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 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 38221 · Big Sandy (this ZIP) $1,783/yr · 0.75%
  • 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)
$1,783/yr
Near-median premium
+3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.6%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.40%
Avg severity: $23,446
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-51.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38221 (Big Sandy, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38221 (Big Sandy, TN) runs $1,783 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 11 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 38221 in the 65th percentile, 0% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (above), ranking #185 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Clarksville (ZIP 37043) at $1,786, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 38221 shows a 44.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.40%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,446. Insurers decline to renew 0.75% of policies in ZIP 38221 at expiration, a drop of 51.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 38221 have risen by 3.7%, ranging from $1,615 to $1,783 with a five-year average of $1,713, an annualized rate of +0.9% per year.

Benton County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 39.1 (Very Low), the 39th national percentile and #66 of 95 Tennessee counties (26% below the 52.5 state mean). Dominant hazard: Earthquake. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 65.4 · Community Resilience 15.4. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 38221 Compares

vs National Average
$1,783 vs $1,776
0% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,783 vs $1,728
3% above state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38221, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,783
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38221.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,720 -
2019 $1,763 +2.5%
2020 $1,615 -8.4%
2021 $1,683 +4.2%
2022 $1,783 +6.0%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 38221, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,713
Premium Range
$1,615 - $1,783
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Benton County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 38221 via FIPS 47005. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
39.1
Very Low · 39th national percentile
In-state county rank
#66
of 95 Tennessee counties · state mean 52.5
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $3,337,022

Social Vulnerability Index 65.4 · Community Resilience 15.4

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 38221

ZIP 38221's county NRI is 39.1 (Very Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Tennessee containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,783/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.75% 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 38221?
At the 65th percentile nationally, #185 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 38221 (Big Sandy, TN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,783 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Big Sandy, TN?
In ZIP 38221, insurers report a 44.6% loss ratio, a 3.40% claims frequency, and a 0.75% nonrenewal rate, the 65th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38221 compared to the national average?
ZIP 38221 premiums of $1,783/yr are 0% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 65th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38221?
Insurers decline to renew 0.75% of policies in ZIP 38221 in Tennessee, a drop of 51.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38221 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38221 have ranged from $1,615 to $1,783, with a 5-year average of $1,713. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 38221 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38221 runs 3% above the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,783/yr), ranking #185 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 38221?
Benton County scores 39.1 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 39th percentile nationally and #66 of 95 Tennessee counties. The index's top hazard label is Earthquake. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 38221

This ZIP's premiums run at the 65th 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.