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Jackson County, MS Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Are you shopping online for home insurance in Jackson County MS? We have the most affordable premiums and coverage options available at GetHomeInsuranceQuotes.com, where we provide up to 12 quotes to review and compare from the most top rated home insurance companies. Our Jackson County agents have over 20+ years of insurance consulting and professional experience to help you get answers to any questions that you may have about which coverage option is best for you and your family.

Protecting your home in Mississippi from hurricanes, lightning and fires is important to every homeowner. But that's not all your home insurance policy can offer. We have a variety of coverage options to choose from to make sure your home and family are properly covered. Start your home insurance quotes online now by entering your zip code above or call the number on the right to speak with a licensed home insurance agent today!

More about premiums in Jackson County

Jackson County, MS homeowners are now averaging around $139.50 per month for a basic home insurance policy. For Mississippi, this amounts to $1674 per year for a standard (HO-3) homeowners insurance policy for residents living in Jackson County, MS. In comparison, the national average for home insurance rates is around 1,249 per year. Mississippi is now ranked #6 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 Jackson County, MS so you can save up to fourty percent or more? If so, we look forward to working with you and providing a excellent home insurance shopping experience.

For all Jackson County, MS residents, you can select your city below to review more information about homeowners insurance in your local area. Information includes city demographics, facts and average premium rates for homeowners on an annual and montly basis. If you are searching for insurance rates nearby then click your city below.


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Jackson County, MS Housing Demographics

With 139,668 residents living within the Jackson County area there are over 60,067 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 37,459 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 Jackson County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households52,205
Family Households (families)37,459
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units60,067

Jackson County, MS Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Jackson County (FIPS: 28059), 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 Mississippi 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 Jackson County, MS, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

Jackson 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 Mississippi.

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Jackson County, MS Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Jackson, MS homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$1,309 /yr.

Mississippi's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Mississippi, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 6 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$907 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$1,309 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1674 /yr.

Jackson County, MS Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

Jackson 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 Jackson is know for it's beautiful beaches and waterways. Because Jackson County (FIPS: 28059) 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 Jackson County.

Mississippi Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • 2025 – Study Shows Home Insurance Market Stabilizing Posted on Wednesday 11th December, 2024

    According to a new report from Matic, the homeowner’s insurance market has shown signs of stabilizing roughly two years after major premium hikes and coverage challenges.  Even though premiums are high, trends in the insurance industry show that a slowdown in premium growth may be coming. Here is a brief overview of the report and […]

  • What’s the average home insurance rate for a $300K home in 2024? Posted on Monday 9th December, 2024

    A recent report from Insurance.com found that the average homeowners insurance rate for a $300,000 in homeowners coverage hit $2,777 per year which breaks down to $231 monthly.  The cost of homeowners insurance in some states can be extremely expensive, for years Florida has been know to have the highest premiums in the nation. When […]

  • $4.5B Estimated In Insured Losses After 2024 Florida Hurricanes Posted on Wednesday 13th November, 2024

    According to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, the three hurricanes that made landfall this year have caused more than $4.5 billion in estimated insured losses. Hurricane Debby, Helene and Milton all hit the state within two months of each other Helene and Milton struck just two weeks apart. State data show that over 269,000 […]

  • I can’t afford my home insurance, what do I do? Posted on Saturday 9th November, 2024

    According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average U.S. insurance rate is $2,377 a year. The data also suggest that homeowners could see a 6% rise in rates by the end of the year which is in addition to the 20% increase over the two previous years. As climate change pushes […]

  • How to Get the Best Homeowners Insurance Policy for Your Needs Posted on Wednesday 6th November, 2024

    Having the proper insurance coverages in place is a critical part of owning a home, it protects your investment and finances in the event your home is destroyed by an unexpected disaster such as a fire, flood or severe storm.  Understanding the different coverages that are available to homeowners is key to making sure you […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Jackson 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 Mississippi 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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.

Jackson County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units60067
Occupied Housing Units52205
Vacant Housing Units7862
Vacant Housing Units for Rent3353
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied105
Vacant Housing Units For Sale1147
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied232
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use1004
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants2021
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent3
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent18
Housing Tenure Occupied Units52205
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied37422
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population99883
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied14783
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population38495
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size3