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Lafourche County, LA Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Shopping online for homeowners insurance rates in Lafourche County is easy with our online quoting application process. We can provide the most affordable premiums and coverage options while comparing up to 12 major carriers to help you find the best home insurance policy for you and your family in Louisiana.

For Lafourche County LA homeowners, it's important to know your home is protected from hurricanes, lightning and home fires. With our enhanced coverage option process, we can help you get the added coverage you need in case of flooding issues, wind and hail damage and so much more.

Lafourche County Home Insurance Rates

Lafourche County, LA homeowners are now averaging around $169.83 per month for a basic homeowners policy. For Louisiana residents, this amounts to $2038 per year for a standard home policy for homeowners living in Lafourche County, LA. In comparison, the national average for home insurance premiums is around 1,249 per year. Louisiana is now ranked #3 in the country for the highest home insurance rates. Would you like to get up to 12 free home insurance quotes for your home in Lafourche County, LA so you can save up to 40% or more? If so, we look forward to working with you and providing a excellent home insurance shopping experience. Just enter your zip code to start the online quoting process, it only takes a minute and we will present the best rates and coverage options for you.

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Lafourche County, LA Housing Demographics

With 96,318 residents living within the Lafourche County area there are over 38,582 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 25,651 families living within the local area, it is safe to say that great coverage at an affordable price is most desired amongst every homeowner living in Lafourche County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households35,486
Family Households (families)25,651
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units38,582

Lafourche County, LA Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Lafourche Parish (FIPS: 22057), it's important to understand that this county is in a coastal area and has great risk of damage due to hurricanes, windstorms, hail and flooding. The wind and hail insurance program provided through the state of Louisiana is the states opportunity to help provide additional wind/hail coverage when insurance companies exclude it from homeowners and other policies sold to coastal residents. You can buy wind and hail insurance coverage through us and we will shop multiple companies to package the best coverage option for you. If you are shopping for quotes in Lafourche County, LA, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

Lafourche County boarders a shoreline which increases the risk of wind, hail and flood damage. We will look into providing the best rates possible considering your home is located in the coastal area of Louisiana.

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Lafourche County, LA Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Lafourche, LA homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$1,649 /yr.

Louisiana's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Louisiana, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 3 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$1074 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$1,649 /yr.
Maximum Range:$2038 /yr.

Lafourche County, LA Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

Lafourche is a coastal county which greatly increases the risk of hurricanes and windstorms. Our quoting process will include wind and hail coverage options to give you the best protection you need against high winds and storm damage.

Flood Zone Notice: The beautiful coastal county of Lafourche is know for it's beautiful beaches and waterways. Because Lafourche Parish (FIPS: 22057) has a shoreline and is in a coastal area it is important to purchase flood insurance. The risk is very high in this area and we will work with you to provide the best flood insurance coverage you need for your home in Lafourche County.

Louisiana Homeowners Insurance News & Information

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    According to the recently released J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Home Insurance Study a nationwide rise in premiums has driven many customers to shop for new policies as their rates are now too high.  “’The average shopping rate among home insurance customers has climbed to a record high of 6.8% through the second quarter of 2024, […]

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Discounts For Homeowners in Lafourche County

As a homeowner, you have to understand that insurance companies see homes as a risk. If you can decrease any of the risk factors that will determine your premium, then it's best to follow these important guidelines in order to save money on your Louisiana homeowners insurance.

  • Install A Smoke Alarm in Every Room: It's important you do this for your own safety, so why not install a smoke detector in every room. Show your home insurance company that safety comes first. Once you have them installed, shop for home insurance and mentioned you have taken the right safety precautions to reduce house fires. For homeowners in Lafourche County, this discount can save you up to 20% on your home insurance premium.
  • Combine Your Home and Auto Insurance Into One Package: Any home insurance provider is going to want your business. It's important you offer this opportunity to combine your home and auto insurance together in one package. You may want to also see if you can open up a life or health insurance account as well. Merging all your insurance into one company will save you money. Homeowners in Lafourche County that do combine their home and auto can save over $500 with this discount.
  • Install A Home Security System: Your home insurance company should reward you for installing a home security system, sometimes up to 22%. It's important that you take precautions and reduce the risk of someone breaking into your Lafourche County home. This will be one of the questions that you will want to ask your home insurance agent to see if you qualify for this discount. If you don't, make sure you shop other companies to get the "Home Security Discount"
  • Purchase A Fire Exstinguisher: Although smoke alarms provide warnings, it's best to be prepared. This may or may not provide any stand alone discount, but it shows your serious when it comes to reducing risk.
  • Stop Smoking: It's important to protect your health and your home. If you don't smoke or don't have anyone living with you that smokes then this can save you up to 18% on your home insurance premium.

Lafourche County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units38582
Occupied Housing Units35486
Vacant Housing Units3096
Vacant Housing Units for Rent768
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied42
Vacant Housing Units For Sale289
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied140
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use453
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants1404
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent1
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent8
Housing Tenure Occupied Units35486
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied26911
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population73463
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied8575
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population21230
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2