ZIP 38253 · Obion County

Rives, TN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 38253, Rives, Tennessee averages $2,244/yr.

15.2%
Loss ratio
#36 of 552
Tennessee rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Rives, TN (ZIP 38253) averages $2,244/yr for homeowners insurance, 26% above the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally.

$2,244
Avg premium (2022)
+26%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+7.1%
since 2018
83rd
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
24/100
38253 - Rives, 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
$2,244/yr
Avg premium, 17th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
81.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
42.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 38253's premium sits nationally

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

$2,244 Higher than most more expensive than 83% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,244/yr
Above-median premium
+7.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.2%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.56%
Avg severity: $6,136
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38253 (Rives, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38253 (Rives, TN) runs $2,244 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 8 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 38253 comes in 26% above, the 83rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Tennessee's average of $1,728, ZIP 38253 is 30% above, ranking #36 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Memphis (ZIP 38111) at $2,245, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38253 is 15.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.56%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,136.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 38253 costs have risen 7.1% since 2018, from a low of $2,096 to a high of $2,362, an annualized rate of +1.7% per year.

FEMA NRI places Obion County in the upper risk band at 81.3 (Relatively Moderate): national 81st percentile, #13/95 inside Tennessee, and 55% above the 52.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 71.3 · Community Resilience 42.0. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 38253 Compares

vs National Average
$2,244 vs $1,776
26% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$2,244 vs $1,728
30% above state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38253, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,244
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38253.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,096 -
2019 $2,267 +8.2%
2020 $2,304 +1.7%
2021 $2,362 +2.5%
2022 $2,244 -5.0%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 38253

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,255
Premium Range
$2,096 - $2,362
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Obion County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 38253 via FIPS 47131. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
81.3
Relatively Moderate · 81st national percentile
In-state county rank
#13
of 95 Tennessee counties · state mean 52.5
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $19,837,876

Social Vulnerability Index 71.3 · Community Resilience 42.0

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 38253's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 38253 in Obion County (NRI 81.3, hazard Earthquake), both outside Tennessee. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,244/yr 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 38253?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 38253 (Rives, TN): $2,244/year as of 2022, the 83rd national percentile, #36 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed +7.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rives, TN?
In ZIP 38253, insurers report a 15.2% loss ratio, a 5.56% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 83rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38253 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38253 lands in the 83rd percentile: its $2,244/yr average is 26% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38253?
ZIP 38253 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38253 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38253 have ranged from $2,096 to $2,362, with a 5-year average of $2,255. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 38253 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38253 has an average premium of $2,244/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 30% above the state average, ranking #36 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 38253?
County NRI 81.3 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 38253 via Obion County FIPS 47131. In-state rank #13 of 95; national percentile 81st; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 38253

This ZIP's premiums run at the 83rd 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.