ZIP 40456 · Rockcastle County

Mount Vernon, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 40456, Mount Vernon, Kentucky.

80.2%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#354 of 466
Kentucky rank
20
Policies

The verdict

Mount Vernon, KY (ZIP 40456) averages $1,401/yr for homeowners insurance, 21% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally.

$1,401
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
-6.5%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,401/yr
-6.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
80.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.15%
Avg severity: $21,802
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
+95.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40456 (Mount Vernon, KY)

Homeowners in ZIP 40456 (Mount Vernon, KY) pay an average of $1,401 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 20 reported policies. That is 21% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally. Kentucky homeowners pay $1,557 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (below), ranking #354 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Mc Daniels (ZIP 40152) at $1,398, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 80.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.15%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,802. Insurers decline to renew 0.94% of policies in ZIP 40456 at expiration, a rise of 95.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 40456 costs have fallen 6.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,395 to a high of $1,497, an annualized rate of -1.6% per year.

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 40456 Compares

vs National Average
$1,401 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,401 vs $1,557
10% below state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 40456, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,401
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 40456.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,497 -
2019 $1,450 -3.1%
2020 $1,398 -3.6%
2021 $1,395 -0.2%
2022 $1,401 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,428
Premium Range
$1,395 - $1,497
Annual Change Rate
-1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 40456

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

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 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 40456?
At the 39th percentile nationally, #354 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky, ZIP 40456 (Mount Vernon, KY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,401 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -6.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mount Vernon, KY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 40456: a claims frequency of 5.15%, a loss ratio of 80.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.94%, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40456 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 40456 lands in the 39th percentile: its $1,401/yr average is 21% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40456?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40456 is 0.94%, a rise of 95.4% over the past 5 years in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40456 over 5 years?
ZIP 40456 premiums spanned $1,395 to $1,497 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,428. The annualized change rate is -1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 40456 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 40456 runs 10% below the Kentucky state average ($1,557/yr vs this ZIP's $1,401/yr), ranking #354 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium.

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.