ZIP 38240 · Obion County

Obion, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38240, Obion, Tennessee.

29.3%
Loss ratio
0.77%
Nonrenewal rate
#107 of 552
Tennessee rank
10
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 38240 (Obion, TN) homeowners insurance averages $1,889/yr, 71st percentile nationally, 6% above the U.S. norm.

$1,889
Avg premium (2022)
+6%
vs U.S. average
+3.2%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,889/yr
+3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.38%
Avg severity: $10,273
Nonrenewal Rate
0.77%
-33.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38240 (Obion, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38240 (Obion, TN) runs $1,889 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 10 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 38240 in the 71st percentile, 6% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (above), ranking #107 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Buffalo Valley (ZIP 38548) at $1,890, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 38240 shows a 29.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.38%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,273. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.77%, a drop of 33.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 38240 costs have risen 3.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,683 to a high of $1,889, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 38240 Compares

vs National Average
$1,889 vs $1,776
6% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,889 vs $1,728
9% above state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38240, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,889
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38240.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,830 -
2019 $1,817 -0.7%
2020 $1,683 -7.4%
2021 $1,798 +6.9%
2022 $1,889 +5.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,804
Premium Range
$1,683 - $1,889
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38240

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 38240?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 38240 (Obion, TN) averages $1,889 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 71st percentile, #107 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed +3.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Obion, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 38240: a claims frequency of 5.38%, a loss ratio of 29.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.77%, placing this ZIP in the 71st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38240 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38240 lands in the 71st percentile: its $1,889/yr average is 6% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38240?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38240 is 0.77%, a drop of 33.1% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38240 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 38240 runs $1,683-$1,889 (5-year average $1,804). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 38240 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38240 has an average premium of $1,889/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 9% above the state average, ranking #107 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.