ZIP 39834 Insurance Data
Climax, Georgia · Decatur County · 6 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 39834 (Climax, GA)
ZIP 39834 (Climax, GA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,647 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. That is 7% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 57th percentile nationally. Compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769, this ZIP runs 7% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 39834 is 144.4%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.43%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $166,425.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 39834 have fallen by 3.7%, ranging from $1,647 to $1,796 with a five-year average of $1,716 — an annualized rate of -0.9% per year. 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 39834 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,711 | — |
| 2019 | $1,796 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | $1,733 | -3.5% |
| 2021 | $1,694 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | $1,647 | -2.8% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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