ZIP 42025 · Marshall County

Benton, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 42025, Benton, Kentucky.

178.3%
Loss ratio
0.58%
Nonrenewal rate
#43 of 466
Kentucky rank
37
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Benton, KY (ZIP 42025) runs $1,848/yr on average: the 68th percentile nationally and 4% above the U.S. average.

$1,848
Avg premium (2022)
+4%
vs U.S. average
+1.3%
since 2018
68th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,848/yr
+1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
178.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.11%
Avg severity: $40,640
Nonrenewal Rate
0.58%
-19.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42025 (Benton, KY)

ZIP 42025 (Benton, KY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,848 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 37 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 4% above that mark and lands in the 68th national percentile. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 19% above, ranking #43 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Finchville (ZIP 40022) at $1,853, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 42025 shows a 178.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 8.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $40,640. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.58% in this ZIP, a drop of 19.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 42025 costs have risen 1.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,787 to a high of $1,848, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 42025 Compares

vs National Average
$1,848 vs $1,776
4% above national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,848 vs $1,557
19% above state avg
National Percentile
68th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42025, 2018–2022

$1,780$1,800$1,820$1,840$1,860 20182019202020212022 $1,848
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42025.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,824 -
2019 $1,826 +0.1%
2020 $1,810 -0.9%
2021 $1,787 -1.3%
2022 $1,848 +3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,819
Premium Range
$1,787 - $1,848
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 42025

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

  • Compare ZIP 42025 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Kentucky compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Kentucky overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 42025?
At the 68th percentile nationally, #43 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky, ZIP 42025 (Benton, KY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,848 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Benton, KY?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 42025: a claims frequency of 8.11% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.58%, against a loss ratio above 100% (178.3%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42025 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 42025 lands in the 68th percentile: its $1,848/yr average is 4% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42025?
Insurers decline to renew 0.58% of policies in ZIP 42025 in Kentucky, a drop of 19.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42025 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 42025 have ranged from $1,787 to $1,848, with a 5-year average of $1,819. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 42025 compare to the Kentucky state average?
The Kentucky state average is $1,557/yr; ZIP 42025 averages $1,848/yr, 19% above that figure, ranking #43 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.