ZIP 40831 · Harlan County

Harlan, KY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 40831, Harlan, Kentucky averages $1,310/yr.

120.6%
Loss ratio
#428 of 466
Kentucky rank
38
Policies

The verdict

At $1,310/yr, Harlan, KY (ZIP 40831) sits in the 32nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 26% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,310
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+4.5%
since 2018
32nd
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
42/100
40831 - Harlan, KY

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-
$1,310/yr
Avg premium, 68th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
65.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
13.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 40831's premium sits nationally

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

$1,310 Lower than most lower than 68% 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)
$1,310/yr
Below-median premium
+4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
120.6%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
8.24%
Avg severity: $19,159
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40831 (Harlan, KY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 40831 (Harlan, KY) runs $1,310 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 38 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 26% below that mark and lands in the 32nd national percentile. The Kentucky statewide average is $1,557 per year; this ZIP sits 16% below that figure, ranking #428 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Lexington (ZIP 40511) at $1,309, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 40831 is 120.6%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 8.24%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,159.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 40831 costs have risen 4.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,162 to a high of $1,310, an annualized rate of +1.1% per year.

Harlan County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 65.7 (Relatively Low), the 66th national percentile and #28 of 120 Kentucky counties (49% above the 44.2 state mean). Dominant hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 80.0 · Community Resilience 13.7. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 40831 Compares

vs National Average
$1,310 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,310 vs $1,557
16% below state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 40831, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,310
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 40831.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,253 -
2019 $1,171 -6.6%
2020 $1,162 -0.7%
2021 $1,219 +4.9%
2022 $1,310 +7.4%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 40831

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,223
Premium Range
$1,162 - $1,310
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Harlan County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 40831 via FIPS 21095. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
65.7
Relatively Low · 66th national percentile
In-state county rank
#28
of 120 Kentucky counties · state mean 44.2
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $1,225,898

Social Vulnerability Index 80.0 · Community Resilience 13.7

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 40831 in Harlan County (NRI 65.7, hazard Cold Wave), both outside Kentucky. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,310/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 40831?
At the 32nd percentile nationally, #428 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky, ZIP 40831 (Harlan, KY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,310 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Harlan, KY?
Insurers in ZIP 40831 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 120.6%, alongside a claims frequency of 8.24% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40831 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 40831 lands in the 32nd percentile: its $1,310/yr average is 26% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40831?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40831 is N/A in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40831 over 5 years?
ZIP 40831 premiums spanned $1,162 to $1,310 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,223. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 40831 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 40831 has an average premium of $1,310/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 16% below the state average, ranking #428 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 40831?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 40831 (Harlan) is 65.7 - #28/120 in Kentucky, 66th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 40831

This ZIP's premiums run at the 32nd 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.