ZIP 38965 · Yalobusha County

Water Valley, MS Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 38965, Water Valley, Mississippi averages $1,638/yr.

33.5%
Loss ratio
1.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#278 of 333
Mississippi rank
14
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Water Valley, MS sits #11,200 nationally on average premium ($1,638) versus #7,262 on nonrenewal rate (1.23%).

$1,638
Avg premium (2022)
#11,200
of 25,593 on premium
#7,262
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
56th
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

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
50/100
38965 - Water Valley, 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 D
$1,638/yr
Avg premium, 44th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A-
19.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
32.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 38965's premium sits nationally

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

$1,638 Around the middle lower than 44% 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 38965. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Mississippi, 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 38965; crosshairs: Mississippi averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1284.5$1892.8$2501.1$3109.5$3717.80%1.6%3.3%4.9%6.5%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 39358 · Scooba $1,395/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 38828 · Blue Springs $1,487/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 39752 · Mathiston $1,509/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 39067 · Ethel $1,534/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 38865 · Rienzi $1,556/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 39189 · Walnut Grove $1,571/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 38658 · Pope $1,601/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 38650 · Myrtle $1,615/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 38965 · Water Valley (this ZIP) $1,638/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 38829 · Booneville $1,658/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 38652 · New Albany $1,672/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 39160 · Sallis $1,676/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 39117 · Morton $1,692/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 38927 · Enid $1,712/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 38663 · Ripley $1,728/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 38916 · Calhoun City $1,739/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 38659 · Potts Camp $1,769/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 38967 · Winona $1,804/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 39439 · Heidelberg $1,812/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 39073 · Florence $1,842/yr · 1.31%
  • ZIP 39153 · Raleigh $1,854/yr · 2.22%
  • ZIP 39362 · State Line $1,881/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 39322 · Buckatunna $1,899/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 39367 · Waynesboro $1,913/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 39116 · Mize $1,934/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 39443 · Laurel $1,949/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 39705 · Columbus $1,971/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 39039 · Benton $1,988/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 38826 · Belden $1,998/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 38762 · Mound Bayou $2,012/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 39083 · Hazlehurst $2,039/yr · 2.02%
  • ZIP 39476 · Richton $2,049/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 38732 · Cleveland $2,068/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 39114 · Mendenhall $2,082/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 39451 · Leakesville $2,098/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 38645 · Lyon $2,110/yr · 2.78%
  • ZIP 38614 · Clarksdale $2,147/yr · 1.70%
  • ZIP 39204 · Jackson $2,165/yr · 3.66%
  • ZIP 39429 · Columbia $2,182/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 39657 · Osyka $2,208/yr · 1.39%
  • ZIP 39666 · Summit $2,272/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 39573 · Perkinston $2,298/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 39452 · Lucedale $2,348/yr · 3.19%
  • ZIP 38957 · Sumner $2,420/yr · 4.92%
  • ZIP 39470 · Poplarville $2,563/yr · 1.42%
  • ZIP 39576 · Waveland $2,658/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 39669 · Woodville $2,865/yr · 3.49%
  • ZIP 39567 · Pascagoula $3,026/yr · 6.22%
  • ZIP 39564 · Ocean Springs $3,607/yr · 3.72%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,638/yr
Near-median premium
+2.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.5%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.61%
Avg severity: $11,905
Nonrenewal Rate
1.23%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-22.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38965 (Water Valley, MS)

ZIP 38965 (Water Valley, MS) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,638 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 14 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 38965 comes in 8% below, the 56th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976, this ZIP runs 17% below, ranking #278 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Charleston (ZIP 38921) at $1,639, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 33.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 4.61% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,905. Insurers decline to renew 1.23% of policies in ZIP 38965 at expiration, a drop of 22.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 38965 premiums risen 2.9%, spanning $1,591 to $1,638 (five-year average: $1,612), an annualized rate of +0.7% per year.

Yalobusha County's FEMA NRI score is 19.5 (Very Low), only the 20th national percentile and #70 of 80 Mississippi counties - 62% below the state mean 51.4. Leading mapped hazard remains Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 73.4 · Community Resilience 32.3. 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 38965 Compares

vs National Average
$1,638 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,638 vs $1,976
17% below state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38965, 2018–2022

$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660 20182019202020212022 $1,638
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38965.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,591 -
2019 $1,605 +0.8%
2020 $1,597 -0.4%
2021 $1,628 +1.9%
2022 $1,638 +0.6%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 38965

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,612
Premium Range
$1,591 - $1,638
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Yalobusha County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 38965 via FIPS 28161. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
19.5
Very Low · 20th national percentile
In-state county rank
#70
of 80 Mississippi counties · state mean 51.4
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $920,659

Social Vulnerability Index 73.4 · Community Resilience 32.3

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a lower-NRI ZIP (Yalobusha County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 38965: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Mississippi. County hazard context (Yalobusha, NRI 19.5) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,638/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.23% 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 38965?
At the 56th percentile nationally, #278 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi, ZIP 38965 (Water Valley, MS) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,638 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +2.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Water Valley, MS?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 38965: a claims frequency of 4.61%, a loss ratio of 33.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.23%, placing this ZIP in the 56th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38965 compared to the national average?
At $1,638/yr, ZIP 38965 runs 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 56th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38965?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38965 is 1.23%, a drop of 22.7% over the past 5 years in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38965 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38965 have ranged from $1,591 to $1,638, with a 5-year average of $1,612. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 38965 compare to the Mississippi state average?
The Mississippi state average is $1,976/yr; ZIP 38965 averages $1,638/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #278 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 38965?
County NRI 19.5 (Very Low) covers ZIP 38965 via Yalobusha County FIPS 28161. In-state rank #70 of 80; national percentile 20th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 38965

This ZIP's premiums run at the 56th 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.