ZIP 42081 · Livingston County

Smithland, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 42081, Smithland, Kentucky.

102.3%
Loss ratio
1.03%
Nonrenewal rate
#87 of 466
Kentucky rank
7
Policies

The verdict

At $1,720/yr, Smithland, KY (ZIP 42081) sits in the 61st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 3% below the U.S. average.

$1,720
Avg premium (2022)
-3%
vs U.S. average
+4.4%
since 2018
61st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,720/yr
+4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
102.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.53%
Avg severity: $26,949
Nonrenewal Rate
1.03%
+166.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42081 (Smithland, KY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 42081 (Smithland, KY) runs $1,720 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 7 reported policies. That is 3% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 61st percentile nationally. The Kentucky statewide average is $1,557 per year; this ZIP sits 10% above that figure, ranking #87 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Staffordsville (ZIP 41256) at $1,722, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 42081 shows a 102.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 6.53% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,949. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.03% in this ZIP, a rise of 166.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 42081 have risen by 4.4%, ranging from $1,648 to $1,776 with a five-year average of $1,721, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 42081 Compares

vs National Average
$1,720 vs $1,776
3% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,720 vs $1,557
10% above state avg
National Percentile
61th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42081, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,720
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42081.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,648 -
2019 $1,776 +7.8%
2020 $1,727 -2.8%
2021 $1,735 +0.4%
2022 $1,720 -0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,721
Premium Range
$1,648 - $1,776
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 42081

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

  • Compare ZIP 42081 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Kentucky's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Kentucky overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that 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 42081?
ZIP 42081 (Smithland, KY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,720 per year as of 2022 (61st percentile, #87 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky). Premiums have changed +4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Smithland, KY?
Insurers in ZIP 42081 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 102.3%, alongside a claims frequency of 6.53% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.03%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42081 compared to the national average?
At $1,720/yr, ZIP 42081 runs 3% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 61st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42081?
Insurers decline to renew 1.03% of policies in ZIP 42081 in Kentucky, a rise of 166.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42081 over 5 years?
ZIP 42081 premiums spanned $1,648 to $1,776 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,721. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 42081 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 42081 runs 10% above the Kentucky state average ($1,557/yr vs this ZIP's $1,720/yr), ranking #87 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.