ZIP 42085 · Graves County

Water Valley, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 42085, Water Valley, Kentucky.

61.1%
Loss ratio
1.49%
Nonrenewal rate
#124 of 466
Kentucky rank
12
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Water Valley, KY (ZIP 42085) runs $1,651/yr on average: the 57th percentile nationally and 7% below the U.S. average.

$1,651
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
+4.3%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,651/yr
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
61.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.46%
Avg severity: $13,517
Nonrenewal Rate
1.49%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42085 (Water Valley, KY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 42085 (Water Valley, KY) runs $1,651 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 12 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 42085 in the 57th percentile, 7% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Kentucky homeowners pay $1,557 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (above), ranking #124 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Sacramento (ZIP 42372) at $1,650, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 61.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 42085. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,517. Insurers decline to renew 1.49% of policies in ZIP 42085 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 42085 have risen by 4.3%, ranging from $1,564 to $1,651 with a five-year average of $1,618, 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 42085 Compares

vs National Average
$1,651 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,651 vs $1,557
6% above state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42085, 2018–2022

$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660 20182019202020212022 $1,651
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42085.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,584 -
2019 $1,564 -1.2%
2020 $1,644 +5.1%
2021 $1,648 +0.3%
2022 $1,651 +0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,618
Premium Range
$1,564 - $1,651
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 42085

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

  • Compare ZIP 42085 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 explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 42085?
ZIP 42085 (Water Valley, KY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,651 per year as of 2022 (57th percentile, #124 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky). Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Water Valley, KY?
In ZIP 42085, insurers report a 61.1% loss ratio, a 7.46% claims frequency, and a 1.49% nonrenewal rate, the 57th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42085 compared to the national average?
ZIP 42085 premiums of $1,651/yr are 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42085?
ZIP 42085 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.49% in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42085 over 5 years?
ZIP 42085 premiums spanned $1,564 to $1,651 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,618. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 42085 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 42085 runs 6% above the Kentucky state average ($1,557/yr vs this ZIP's $1,651/yr), ranking #124 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.