ZIP 04942 · Somerset County

Harmony, ME Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 04942, Harmony, Maine averages $1,087/yr.

11.4%
Loss ratio
#270 of 395
Maine rank
3
Policies

The verdict

At $1,087/yr, Harmony, ME (ZIP 04942) sits in the 14th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 39% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,087
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+2.7%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
58/100
04942 - Harmony, ME

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A
$1,087/yr
Avg premium, 86th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
67.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C-
53.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 04942's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,087 Among the lowest lower than 86% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,087/yr
Below-median premium
+2.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.4%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.33%
Avg severity: $9,341
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 04942 (Harmony, ME)

Homeowners in ZIP 04942 (Harmony, ME) pay an average of $1,087 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 39% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally. Maine homeowners pay $1,294 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 16% (below), ranking #270 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maine is Livermore (ZIP 04253) at $1,087, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 11.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 1.33% of policies in ZIP 04942 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,341.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 04942 have risen by 2.7%, ranging from $1,046 to $1,087 with a five-year average of $1,069, an annualized rate of +0.7% per year.

Somerset County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 67.9 (Relatively Low), 68th percentile nationally and #6 of 16 Maine counties - 20% above the state mean of 56.7. Dominant mapped hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 41.1 · Community Resilience 53.9. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 04942 Compares

vs National Average
$1,087 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Maine Average
$1,087 vs $1,294
16% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 04942, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090 20182019202020212022 $1,087
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 04942.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,058 -
2019 $1,069 +1.0%
2020 $1,085 +1.5%
2021 $1,046 -3.6%
2022 $1,087 +3.9%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 04942 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,069
Premium Range
$1,046 - $1,087
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Somerset County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 04942 via FIPS 23025. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
67.9
Relatively Low · 68th national percentile
In-state county rank
#6
of 16 Maine counties · state mean 56.7
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $7,997,537

Social Vulnerability Index 41.1 · Community Resilience 53.9

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Maine NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Somerset County)

ZIP 04942's county NRI is 67.9 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Maine containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,087/yr here).

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 04942?
At just the 14th national percentile, #270 of 395 ZIPs in Maine, homeowners in ZIP 04942 (Harmony, ME) pay a comparatively low $1,087 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Harmony, ME?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 04942: a claims frequency of 1.33%, a loss ratio of 11.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 04942 compared to the national average?
ZIP 04942 premiums of $1,087/yr are 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04942?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 04942 is N/A in Maine.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 04942 over 5 years?
ZIP 04942 premiums spanned $1,046 to $1,087 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,069. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 04942 compare to the Maine state average?
The Maine state average is $1,294/yr; ZIP 04942 averages $1,087/yr, 16% below that figure, ranking #270 of 395 tracked ZIPs in Maine by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 04942?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 04942 (Somerset) is 67.9 - #6/16 in Maine, 68th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 04942

This ZIP's premiums run at the 14th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.