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Monroe County, MS Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Monroe County (MS) homeowners are now averaging around $139.50 per month for homeowners insurance coverage. For Mississippi, this amounts to $1674 per year for a standard (HO-3) home insurance policy. When you compare the national average, rates are around 1,249 per year. Mississippi is now ranked #6 in the country for the highest paid home insurance rates. Would you like to get up to 12 free home insurance quotes for your home in Monroe 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. You can easily compare rates by giving us a call now or enter your zip code to start our hassle free online quoting application. With some basic information about your home, we can help you review which carrier has the best rate and which policy per insurance provider has the best coverage. There is a big difference when it comes to protecting your home when you need it the most. Financial protection for repairs or rebuilding your home is crucial and so a cheaper rate may not always be the best decision when you need to count on an insurance provider to help you coverage financial loss due to a wind storm, hail, hurricanes or even flooding. Although, flooding is not covered under a basic policy, we can help you enhance your coverage to help add that extra protection. Let us help you shop your new home insurance policy today!

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Monroe County, MS Housing Demographics

With 36,989 residents living within the Monroe County area there are over 16,455 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 10,234 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 Monroe County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households14,485
Family Households (families)10,234
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units16,455

Monroe County, MS Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Monroe, 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.

Mississippi Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • 2025 List of States Where Finding Home Insurance Is Most Difficult and Why Posted on Tuesday 11th March, 2025

    Homeowners insurance is a necessity if you own a home, particularly if you are currently carrying a mortgage. Mortgage lenders require homeowners insurance to protect their investment in your home by always carrying homeowners insurance.  If your insurance is cancelled or you are non-renewed it can be a huge problem. As wildfires and major windstorms […]

  • Will Citizens Policyholders See a Home Insurance Rate Decrease?  Posted on Tuesday 11th March, 2025

    Recently, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that over 20% of Citizens property insurance policyholders will see a premium decrease of roughly 5.6%. DeSantis also claimed that almost 73% of homeowners who have a policy with Citizens in Miami-Dade County will see a rate reduction of 6.3% on average. The state-run insurer, Citizens Property is finally shedding […]

  • Can $600 Million Help Lower Florida Homeowners Insurance Rates? Posted on Friday 14th February, 2025

    Family relax on the couch. Happy beautiful young parents are smiling, hugging and playing with them kids at home together Governor DeSantis recently asked the legislature for over $600 million to help lower homeowners insurance in his 2025-26 budget request. The budget proposal asks for $590 million to go towards the My Safe Florida Home […]

  • North Carolina Homeowners’ Insurance Premiums May See a 15% Increase Posted on Thursday 23rd January, 2025

    The base rate for North Carolina homeowners insurance will be headed up by an average of 15% by the middle of 2026. The rate increases are part of a settlement that was reached with the insurance industry by the North Carolina Insurance Department. The state Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey recently announced the rate increase agreement […]

  • 2025 Florida Home Insurance Rates Could Increase Posted on Tuesday 14th January, 2025

    While many state legislators, industry leaders and insurance regulators have been claiming that the insurance market in Florida has stabilized, it looks like premiums may be headed up again in the near future.  According to an analysis by the South Florida Sun Sentinel, the average statewide premium, being paid for an all-perils single-family home policy […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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.

Monroe County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units16455
Occupied Housing Units14485
Vacant Housing Units1970
Vacant Housing Units for Rent318
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied21
Vacant Housing Units For Sale205
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied69
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use285
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants1072
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent8
Housing Tenure Occupied Units14485
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied10950
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population27734
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied3535
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population8847
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size3