ZIP 38953 · Tallahatchie County

Scobey, MS Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 38953, Scobey, Mississippi averages $1,467/yr.

6.9%
Loss ratio
#329 of 333
Mississippi rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Scobey, MS (ZIP 38953) runs $1,467/yr on average: the 44th percentile nationally and 17% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,467
Avg premium (2022)
-17%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+1.8%
since 2018
44th
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
38953 - Scobey, 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 C
$1,467/yr
Avg premium, 56th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C+
40.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
12.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 38953's premium sits nationally

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

$1,467 Lower than most lower than 56% 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)
$1,467/yr
Near-median premium
+1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.46%
Avg severity: $4,090
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38953 (Scobey, MS)

Homeowners in ZIP 38953 (Scobey, MS) pay an average of $1,467 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 17% below that mark and lands in the 44th national percentile. Compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976, this ZIP runs 26% below, ranking #329 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Gore Springs (ZIP 38929) at $1,473, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 6.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.46% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,090.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.8% through 2022, ranging $1,403 to $1,489 with a 5-year average of $1,457, an annualized rate of +0.4% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Tallahatchie County: score 40.1, rating Very Low, hazard Tornado. National percentile 40th; in-state rank #54/80; 22% below Mississippi's 51.4 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 90.7 · Community Resilience 12.2.

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 38953 Compares

vs National Average
$1,467 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,467 vs $1,976
26% below state avg
National Percentile
44th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38953, 2018–2022

$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,467
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38953.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,442 -
2019 $1,403 -2.7%
2020 $1,489 +6.1%
2021 $1,483 -0.3%
2022 $1,467 -1.1%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 38953, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,457
Premium Range
$1,403 - $1,489
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Tallahatchie County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 38953 via FIPS 28135. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
40.1
Very Low · 40th national percentile
In-state county rank
#54
of 80 Mississippi counties · state mean 51.4
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $1,377,612

Social Vulnerability Index 90.7 · Community Resilience 12.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 38953

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 38953 in Tallahatchie County (NRI 40.1, hazard Tornado), both outside Mississippi. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,467/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 38953?
At the 44th percentile nationally, #329 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi, ZIP 38953 (Scobey, MS) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,467 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Scobey, MS?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 38953: a claims frequency of 2.46%, a loss ratio of 6.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 44th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38953 compared to the national average?
ZIP 38953 premiums of $1,467/yr are 17% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 44th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38953?
ZIP 38953 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38953 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38953 have ranged from $1,403 to $1,489, with a 5-year average of $1,457. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 38953 compare to the Mississippi state average?
The Mississippi state average is $1,976/yr; ZIP 38953 averages $1,467/yr, 26% below that figure, ranking #329 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 38953?
Tallahatchie County scores 40.1 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 40th percentile nationally and #54 of 80 Mississippi counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 38953

This ZIP's premiums run at the 44th 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.