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Home insurance rates in Newbern, TN
| Scenario | Market estimate | FIG illustrated (35% less) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Newbern home (~$92,700) | $1,545/yr | $1,004/yr |
| $300,000 dwelling | $2,130/yr | $1,384/yr |
| $600,000 dwelling | $2,997/yr | $1,948/yr |
| $1,000,000 dwelling | $3,900/yr | $2,535/yr |
The typical homeowners insurance premium in Newbern, TN is about $1,545 annually for a typical local home (typical local home value about $92,700). For a $300,000 dwelling, expect around $2,130 per year; for a $600,000 home about $2,997; and for a $1,000,000 dwelling about $3,900. Freedom Insurance Group rates are often about 35% lower — near $1,004 per year for a typical home, roughly $1,384 for a $300,000 home, about $1,948 for a $600,000 home, and around $2,535 for a $1,000,000 home.
| Dwelling Coverage Limits | Average Annual Premium (incl. Tornado, Hail & Severe-Storm Coverage) |
|---|---|
| $100,000 – $200,000 | $1,656 |
| $200,000 – $300,000 | $1,851 |
| $300,000 – $400,000 | $2,272 |
| $400,000 – $500,000 | $2,572 |
| $500,000 – $600,000 | $2,864 |
| $600,000 – $700,000 | $3,092 |
| $700,000 – $800,000 | $3,280 |
| $800,000 – $900,000 | $3,528 |
| $900,000 – $1,000,000 | $3,776 |
Band premiums are midpoints on the Newbern dwelling curve (typical local home value about $92,700). Illustrated estimates, not a quote.
Figures are 2026 market-style estimates for Newbern, TN, using a typical local home value of about $92,700. Freedom figures apply an approximate 35% savings vs the local typical premium for illustration. Your quote depends on dwelling limit, roof, deductible, claims, and carrier. Not a guarantee.
How Newbern home insurance premiums differ
Newbern homeowners are priced on several related factors that underwriters weigh when they build a quote. Look for rebuild cost, roof age and material, and local storm or wildfire exposure to matter most. Deductible choice and claims history may move the final price about as much as choosing one carrier over another.
Replacement cost is what it would take to rebuild the home with like-kind materials at today’s labor and material prices. In Newbern, a larger rebuild estimate, premiums generally go up, as the carrier’s maximum payout grows.
Construction type and roof details matter as well: insurers ask frame versus masonry construction, the roof covering, and how solidly the home is built, since these factors decide performance in the wind, hail, and fire seen across Tennessee.
Location risk reflects storm, hail, wildfire, and crime scores that can change by ZIP code and neighborhood within Newbern, so two homes with similar rebuild costs can still get different prices.
Fire protection matters as well: a nearby hydrant, quick fire-station response, and a good protection class rating may all help the premium.
Claims history stays a major rating input: recent claims on the property or household tend to raise rates for Newbern renewals and new business quotes as well.
Certain companies factor in a credit-based insurance score where permitted; a better score usually means a lower premium.
Getting to know Newbern, TN
Newbern counts roughly 3,336 residents and lies within Dyer County.
Newbern is part of the Dyer County area, and there day-to-day insurance shopping is driven more by home characteristics and carrier appetite than by any single landmark.
Homes are mostly single-family houses typical of the Dyer County area; rebuild cost, roof age, and construction still drive most premium differences from street to street.
Pricing in Tennessee often reflects tornado and severe-storm risk, with flood concerns near rivers and low-lying areas.
Home insurance discounts in Newbern, TN
| Discount | What it means | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Home | New construction recently purchased | up to 40% |
| Age of home (5 yrs) | Newer homes | up to 26% |
| Bundle | Home and auto together | up to 25% |
| Upgrades | Electrical, plumbing, heating, roof updates | up to 20% |
| Hail-resistant roof | Class 1–4 impact roof | up to 12% |
| Claims-free | Multi-year claims-free history | up to 5% |
| Security / alarms | Monitored fire or burglar alarm | up to 4% |
| Paid in full | Pay annual premium upfront | up to 7% |
Discount availability and amounts differ from carrier to carrier. “Up to” shows the maximum, not a promise.
Homeowners policy coverages, A through F
- Dwelling (A): This is the limit that pays to rebuild the house itself after a covered loss, and it should match what rebuilding costs locally right now.
- Coverage B, other structures: Detached garages, sheds, fences, and similar buildings separate from the main house are protected by this part.
- Personal property (C): Your furniture, clothes, and everyday belongings indoors are covered here, though certain valuable items have lower limits.
- Loss of use (D): If a covered claim forces you out during repairs, this helps pay added costs like a rental or hotel.
- Personal liability (Coverage E): Protection when the law holds you responsible for injuries to others or damage to their property from a covered incident.
- Medical payments (F): Medical bills for guests injured on your property, often paid without a liability claim.
Newbern, TN home and auto bundling
Illustrative average bundling savings, not a quote. Actual savings depend on the carrier and the drivers.
| Place | 1-car bundle | 2-car bundle | 3-car bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbern, Tennessee | $254 | $508 | $756 |
Newbern homes by the numbers
Newbern’s median year built is 1973. Roughly 56% of homes predate 1980, which means system and roof updates can change eligibility and price.
FEMA’s National Risk Index flags tornado (“Relatively Moderate”), winter-weather (“Relatively Moderate”), and strong-wind (“Relatively Moderate”) in Dyer County.
On tornadoes, NOAA logged 6 tornadoes touching down within 10 miles of Newbern in 2016–2025, the strongest rated EF3 in December 2021.
Home heating in Newbern runs mainly on electricity (50%), utility gas (44%), and propane or other bottled gas (3.5%). Propane tanks and wood stoves should be disclosed when you apply, because some carriers price or inspect them.
NOAA storm records show 2 hail reports within about 5 miles of Newbern from 2016 through 2025; 1 were one inch or bigger. Top size was 1.75 inches in March 2017 around Newbern.
Census survey estimates (ACS 2020–2024) show about 1,561 housing units in Newbern, and homeowners occupy roughly 67% of the occupied homes. Looking at building types, 77% are detached single-family houses and 19% are in buildings with two or more units.
Since 2000, Dyer County has been part of 11 major disaster declarations; the most recent is Severe Winter Storm (February 2026).
Newbern’s recorded beginnings date to 1857. The Census Bureau counted 2,988 people in Newbern at the 2000 Census and 3,313 at the 2010 Census; its July 2024 estimate is 3,247. The population has stayed fairly steady since 2000.
Going further back, the Storm Prediction Center lists 6 hail reports within 5 miles of Newbern between 1955 and 2015, topped by hail of 1.25 inches on May 5, 2003. The NOAA Storm Prediction Center database shows 13 tornadoes that began within 10 miles of Newbern from 1950 through 2015; the strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952. Along its full path, that storm was blamed for 4 deaths and 5 injuries.
Looking at neighboring communities? See our home insurance pages for Dyersburg (8 mi), Obion (11 mi), and Kenton (15 mi).
ZIP codes we cover near Newbern
38059
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