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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

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    According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors, homeowner insurance premiums have jumped up 10% since last year which follows a similar increase in 2023. Premium increases were even higher in states where severe weather and wildfires were more common.  In a recent AOL.com article, Paul Burns commented on how he had […]

  • 5 Perils Not Covered by Homeowners Insurance Posted on Tuesday 29th July, 2025

    Homeowners insurance is an absolute necessity to protect your home and its contents. If you have a mortgage on your home, it is also required. While homeowners insurance offers plenty of protection, there are gaps in coverage that you should be aware of because they can lead to massive out of pocket costs if you […]

  • Compare 2025 Homeowners Insurance Rates in Every State Posted on Thursday 24th July, 2025

    According to a recent study by Insurify, homeowners in every state will be paying more for insurance coverage by the end of the year.  The study found that climate change fueled natural disaster are the main cause of ever-increasing homeowner premiums. Wildfires out west, hailstorms in the Midwest and hurricanes and flooding in the South […]

  • Texas Homeowner Insurance Claims Were Closed Without Any Payment Posted on Monday 14th July, 2025

    According to a recent study that was reported on in the Houston Chronicle, almost half of all Texas homeowner insurance claims were closed without any payment to the homeowner. A company called Weiss Ratings was in charge of the study and they found that 47% of claims filed by Texas homeowners have been closed by […]

  • What causes North Carolina home insurance to go up? Posted on Monday 7th July, 2025

    A homeowner in North Carolina was greeted with a nasty surprise this year, a 41% increase in his insurance premium.  On average, homeowners in North Carolina saw a rate jump of 7.5% on June 1st due to a settlement reached by the North Carolina Department of Insurance but this certainly doesn’t explain a 41% increase.  Doug Corkhill is […]

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