ZIP 42055 Insurance Data

Kuttawa, Kentucky · Lyon County · 22 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,754/yr
+0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.88%
Avg severity: $14,837
Nonrenewal Rate
0.48%
-67.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42055 (Kuttawa, KY)

ZIP 42055 (Kuttawa, KY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,754 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 22 reported policies. That is 1% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 63th percentile nationally. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 13% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 42055 is 32.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.88%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,837. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.48% in this ZIP, a drop of 67.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 42055 have risen by 0.3%, ranging from $1,728 to $1,777 with a five-year average of $1,748 — an annualized rate of +0.1% per year. 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 42055 Compares

vs National Average
$1,754 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,754 vs $1,557
13% above state avg
National Percentile
63th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,748
2019 $1,777 +1.6%
2020 $1,732 -2.5%
2021 $1,728 -0.2%
2022 $1,754 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,748
Premium Range
$1,728 - $1,777
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 42055?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 42055 (Kuttawa, KY) is $1,754 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kuttawa, KY?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.88% in this ZIP), loss ratio (32.8%), and nonrenewal rates (0.48%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42055 compared to the national average?
ZIP 42055 premiums of $1,754/yr are 1% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 63th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42055?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42055 is 0.48%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -67.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42055 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 42055 have ranged from $1,728 to $1,777, with a 5-year average of $1,748. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 42055 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 42055 has an average premium of $1,754/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 13% above the state average.

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