ZIP 42079 · Graves County

Sedalia, KY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 42079, Sedalia, Kentucky averages $1,815/yr.

61.1%
Loss ratio
1.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#55 of 466
Kentucky rank
10
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Sedalia, KY (ZIP 42079) ranks #8,531 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,815/yr) but #9,147 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.06%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,815
Avg premium (2022)
#8,531
of 25,593 on premium
#9,147
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
67th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
31/100
42079 - Sedalia, 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 F
$1,815/yr
Avg premium, 33rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
84.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
37.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 42079's premium sits nationally

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

$1,815 Around the middle lower than 33% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 42079. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Kentucky, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 42079; crosshairs: Kentucky averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1055.4$1508.7$1962.0$2415.3$2868.60.0%0.6%1.2%1.8%2.4%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 41056 · Maysville $1,138/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 41044 · Germantown $1,215/yr · 2.27%
  • ZIP 42718 · Campbellsville $1,270/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 40219 · Louisville $1,289/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 40037 · Loretto $1,313/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 41042 · Florence $1,322/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 41001 · Alexandria $1,331/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 40324 · Georgetown $1,344/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 40361 · Paris $1,353/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 42301 · Owensboro $1,365/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 40322 · Frenchburg $1,375/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 41539 · Kimper $1,384/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 40152 · Mc Daniels $1,398/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 40220 · Louisville $1,410/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 40734 · Gray $1,424/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 40214 · Louisville $1,431/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 42746 · Hardyville $1,442/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 42749 · Horse Cave $1,446/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 40312 · Clay City $1,455/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 41553 · Phelps $1,464/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 41003 · Berry $1,473/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 40444 · Lancaster $1,486/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 42716 · Buffalo $1,494/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 41095 · Warsaw $1,504/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 41075 · Fort Thomas $1,517/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 41010 · Corinth $1,528/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 42206 · Auburn $1,541/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 41129 · Catlettsburg $1,548/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 40107 · Boston $1,554/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 40142 · Guston $1,564/yr · 0.27%
  • ZIP 40045 · Milton $1,570/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 42167 · Tompkinsville $1,576/yr · 0.11%
  • ZIP 40057 · Pleasureville $1,587/yr · 0.18%
  • ZIP 40078 · Willisburg $1,596/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 42048 · Hardin $1,612/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 40071 · Taylorsville $1,623/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 40299 · Louisville $1,644/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 41043 · Foster $1,673/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 42088 · Wingo $1,692/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 42021 · Arlington $1,708/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 41311 · Beattyville $1,726/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 42055 · Kuttawa $1,754/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 40203 · Louisville $1,795/yr · 1.75%
  • ZIP 42079 · Sedalia (this ZIP) $1,815/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 42029 · Calvert City $1,821/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 41822 · Hindman $1,856/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 40513 · Lexington $1,896/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 40204 · Louisville $1,936/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 40222 · Louisville $2,083/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 40059 · Prospect $2,786/yr · 0.64%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,815/yr
Above-median premium
+8.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
61.1%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
7.94%
Avg severity: $13,980
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%
Near-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42079 (Sedalia, KY)

ZIP 42079 (Sedalia, KY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,815 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 10 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 42079 comes in 2% above, the 67th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Kentucky statewide average is $1,557 per year; this ZIP sits 17% above that figure, ranking #55 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Louisville (ZIP 40206) at $1,816, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 42079 is 61.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 7.94%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,980. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.06% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.7% through 2022, ranging $1,578 to $1,815 with a 5-year average of $1,668, an annualized rate of +2.1% per year.

Graves County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 84.0 (Relatively Moderate), 84th percentile nationally and #8 of 120 Kentucky counties - 90% above the state mean of 44.2. Dominant mapped hazard: Earthquake. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 75.0 · Community Resilience 37.4. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 42079 Compares

vs National Average
$1,815 vs $1,776
2% above national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,815 vs $1,557
17% above state avg
National Percentile
67th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42079, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,815
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42079.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,670 -
2019 $1,578 -5.5%
2020 $1,638 +3.7%
2021 $1,638 +0.1%
2022 $1,815 +10.8%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 42079 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,668
Premium Range
$1,578 - $1,815
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Graves County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 42079 via FIPS 21083. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
84.0
Relatively Moderate · 84th national percentile
In-state county rank
#8
of 120 Kentucky counties · state mean 44.2
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $22,882,305

Social Vulnerability Index 75.0 · Community Resilience 37.4

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Graves County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 42079: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Kentucky. County hazard context (Graves, NRI 84.0) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,815/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.06% 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 42079?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 42079 (Sedalia, KY) averages $1,815 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 67th percentile, #55 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky. Premiums have changed +8.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sedalia, KY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 42079: a claims frequency of 7.94%, a loss ratio of 61.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.06%, placing this ZIP in the 67th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42079 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 42079 lands in the 67th percentile: its $1,815/yr average is 2% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42079?
ZIP 42079 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.06% in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42079 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 42079 have ranged from $1,578 to $1,815, with a 5-year average of $1,668. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 42079 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 42079 has an average premium of $1,815/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 17% above the state average, ranking #55 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 42079?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 42079 (Graves) is 84.0 - #8/120 in Kentucky, 84th national percentile, top hazard Earthquake. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 42079

This ZIP's premiums run at the 67th 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.