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Carter County, TN Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Are you shopping online for home insurance in Carter County TN? 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 Carter 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 Tennessee 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 Carter County

Carter County, TN homeowners are now averaging around $108.00 per month for a basic home insurance policy. For Tennessee, this amounts to $1296 per year for a standard (HO-3) homeowners insurance policy for residents living in Carter County, TN. In comparison, the national average for home insurance rates is around 1,249 per year. Tennessee is now ranked #21 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 Carter County, TN 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.

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Carter County, TN Housing Demographics

With 57,424 residents living within the Carter County area there are over 27,746 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 16,103 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 Carter County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households24,197
Family Households (families)16,103
Average Owner Occupied Household Size2
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units27,746

Carter County, TN Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Carter, TN homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$977 /yr.

Tennessee's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Tennessee, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 21 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$681 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$977 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1296 /yr.

Tennessee Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • Which state pays the highest home insurance premiums in 2025? Posted on Thursday 24th April, 2025

    Recently, Insurify released its third annual American Homeowner Insurance report which offers a detailed forecast of insurance trends in the U.S. for 2025.  States that have a high risk of wildfires and severe weather will see the largest increases in homeowners insurance premiums. According to the report, Louisiana will see the largest premium increases with […]

  • Top 10 States That Have the Highest Rates of Uninsured Homes Posted on Tuesday 22nd April, 2025

    As recent headlines have made clear, climate change has led to more frequent extreme weather events which has led to a rise in homeowner insurance claims. As insurers deal with an increased number of claims, they pass those additional costs onto homeowners via higher premiums, regardless of whether you have filed a claim or not.  […]

  • 2025 Spring Cleaning Insurance Tips for Homeowners Posted on Monday 31st March, 2025

    Spring is here, the days are getting longer, the weather is warming up and the trees are starting to bud. All of this makes it a great time for homeowners to knock out some spring cleaning and home maintenance.  We thought it might be a good idea to look at some spring cleaning and maintenance […]

  • Homeowners Now Use This Strategy To Save Money on Home Insurance. Is It a Good Idea? Posted on Wednesday 26th March, 2025

    According to a new Market Watch article, homeowners who are struggling with the cost of higher homeowner insurance premiums are making the move to policies with higher deductibles to help lower their costs. While this strategy may work for some, it is not the best idea for everyone.  Data from the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) showed […]

  • Florida Homeowners With Insurance Are Struggling to Get Claims Paid – Why? Posted on Wednesday 19th March, 2025

    According to a recent Moneywise article, homeowners with insurance coverage in Florida are struggling to get claims paid.  Chad Zalva, a single dad in Riverview, Florida, was cited as an example in the article as a homeowner who is carrying homeowners insurance but was recently surprised to learn that the damage to his home from […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Carter 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 Tennessee 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 Carter 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 Carter 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 Carter 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.

Carter County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units27746
Occupied Housing Units24197
Vacant Housing Units3549
Vacant Housing Units for Rent647
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied41
Vacant Housing Units For Sale337
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied155
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use900
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants1469
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent8
Housing Tenure Occupied Units24197
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied17147
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population40261
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size2
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied7050
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population15672
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2