ZIP 12042 · Greene County

Climax, NY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 12042, Climax, New York averages $1,211/yr.

45.4%
Loss ratio
#771 of 1530
New York rank
24
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Climax, NY (ZIP 12042) runs $1,211/yr on average: the 24th percentile nationally and 32% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,211
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-11.4%
since 2018
24th
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
59/100
12042 - Climax, NY

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 B+
$1,211/yr
Avg premium, 76th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
68.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
74.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 12042's premium sits nationally

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

$1,211 Among the lowest lower than 76% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,211/yr
Below-median premium
-11.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.62%
Avg severity: $11,921
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 12042 (Climax, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 12042 (Climax, NY) at $1,211 per year for 2022 across approximately 24 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 12042 in the 24th percentile, 32% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The New York statewide average is $1,896 per year; this ZIP sits 36% below that figure, ranking #771 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Stamford (ZIP 12167) at $1,211, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 12042 is 45.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.62% of policies in ZIP 12042 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,921.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 11.4% through 2022, ranging $1,106 to $1,367 with a 5-year average of $1,242, an annualized rate of -3.0% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 12042's county (Greene): score 68.3, rating Relatively Low, hazard Hurricane. That is #35 of 62 New York counties and the 68th national percentile (2% below the 69.4 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 50.3 · Community Resilience 74.7. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 12042 Compares

vs National Average
$1,211 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,211 vs $1,896
36% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 12042, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,211
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 12042.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,367 -
2019 $1,265 -7.5%
2020 $1,260 -0.4%
2021 $1,106 -12.2%
2022 $1,211 +9.5%

Cost relief window in ZIP 12042, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,242
Premium Range
$1,106 - $1,367
Annual Change Rate
-3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Greene County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 12042 via FIPS 36039. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
68.3
Relatively Low · 68th national percentile
In-state county rank
#35
of 62 New York counties · state mean 69.4
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $2,099,290

Social Vulnerability Index 50.3 · Community Resilience 74.7

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 12042's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 12042 in Greene County (NRI 68.3, hazard Hurricane), both outside New York. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,211/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 12042?
At the 24th percentile nationally, #771 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, ZIP 12042 (Climax, NY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,211 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -11.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Climax, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 12042: a claims frequency of 4.62%, a loss ratio of 45.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 24th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 12042 compared to the national average?
ZIP 12042 premiums of $1,211/yr are 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 24th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 12042?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 12042 in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 12042 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 12042 have ranged from $1,106 to $1,367, with a 5-year average of $1,242. The annualized change rate is -3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 12042 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 12042 runs 36% below the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $1,211/yr), ranking #771 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 12042?
Greene County scores 68.3 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 68th percentile nationally and #35 of 62 New York counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 12042

This ZIP's premiums run at the 24th 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.