ZIP 38647 · Benton County

Michigan City, MS Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 38647, Michigan City, Mississippi averages $2,136/yr.

131.5%
Loss ratio
#83 of 333
Mississippi rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Michigan City, MS (ZIP 38647) runs $2,136/yr on average: the 80th percentile nationally and 20% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$2,136
Avg premium (2022)
+20%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-10.7%
since 2018
80th
national percentile

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
46/100
38647 - Michigan City, MS

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
$2,136/yr
Avg premium, 20th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A
15.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
25.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 38647's premium sits nationally

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

$2,136 Higher than most more expensive than 80% 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)
$2,136/yr
Above-median premium
-10.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
131.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
20.63%
Avg severity: $13,620
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38647 (Michigan City, MS)

ZIP 38647 (Michigan City, MS) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,136 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 7 reported policies. That is 20% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 80th percentile nationally. Compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976, this ZIP runs 8% above, ranking #83 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Silver Creek (ZIP 39663) at $2,128, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 131.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 38647. About 20.63% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,620.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 10.7% through 2022, ranging $2,014 to $2,392 with a 5-year average of $2,132, an annualized rate of -2.8% per year.

Benton County's FEMA NRI score is 15.2 (Very Low), only the 15th national percentile and #75 of 80 Mississippi counties - 70% below the state mean 51.4. Leading mapped hazard remains Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 94.9 · Community Resilience 25.0. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.

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 38647 Compares

vs National Average
$2,136 vs $1,776
20% above national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$2,136 vs $1,976
8% above state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38647, 2018–2022

$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,136
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38647.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,392 -
2019 $2,038 -14.8%
2020 $2,080 +2.1%
2021 $2,014 -3.2%
2022 $2,136 +6.1%

Cost relief window in ZIP 38647, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,132
Premium Range
$2,014 - $2,392
Annual Change Rate
-2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Benton County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 38647 via FIPS 28009. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
15.2
Very Low · 15th national percentile
In-state county rank
#75
of 80 Mississippi counties · state mean 51.4
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $901,083

Social Vulnerability Index 94.9 · Community Resilience 25.0

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 38647's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 38647 in Benton County (NRI 15.2, hazard Tornado), both outside Mississippi. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,136/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 38647?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 38647 (Michigan City, MS): $2,136/year as of 2022, the 80th national percentile, #83 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi. Premiums have changed -10.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Michigan City, MS?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 38647: a claims frequency of 20.63% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, against a loss ratio above 100% (131.5%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38647 compared to the national average?
ZIP 38647 premiums of $2,136/yr are 20% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 80th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38647?
ZIP 38647 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38647 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38647 have ranged from $2,014 to $2,392, with a 5-year average of $2,132. The annualized change rate is -2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 38647 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 38647 has an average premium of $2,136/yr compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976/yr. This ZIP is 8% above the state average, ranking #83 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 38647?
County NRI 15.2 (Very Low) covers ZIP 38647 via Benton County FIPS 28009. In-state rank #75 of 80; national percentile 15th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 38647

This ZIP's premiums run at the 80th 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.