ZIP 42140 · Monroe County

Gamaliel, KY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 42140, Gamaliel, Kentucky averages $1,448/yr.

133.7%
Loss ratio
#309 of 466
Kentucky rank
11
Policies

The verdict

At $1,448/yr, Gamaliel, KY (ZIP 42140) sits in the 42nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 18% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,448
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-0.3%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
62/100
42140 - Gamaliel, 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 C
$1,448/yr
Avg premium, 58th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B
26.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C-
49.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 42140's premium sits nationally

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

$1,448 Lower than most lower than 58% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,448/yr
Near-median premium
-0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
133.7%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
14.85%
Avg severity: $13,031
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42140 (Gamaliel, KY)

Homeowners in ZIP 42140 (Gamaliel, KY) pay an average of $1,448 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 11 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 42140 in the 42nd percentile, 18% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Kentucky statewide average is $1,557 per year; this ZIP sits 7% below that figure, ranking #309 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Gravel Switch (ZIP 40328) at $1,449, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 42140 is 133.7%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 14.85%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,031.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 42140 have fallen by 0.3%, ranging from $1,448 to $1,518 with a five-year average of $1,484, an annualized rate of -0.1% per year.

Monroe County's FEMA NRI score is 26.7 (Very Low), only the 27th national percentile and #92 of 120 Kentucky counties - 40% below the state mean 44.2. Leading mapped hazard remains Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 94.4 · Community Resilience 49.9. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.

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 42140 Compares

vs National Average
$1,448 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,448 vs $1,557
7% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42140, 2018–2022

$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540 20182019202020212022 $1,448
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42140.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,451 -
2019 $1,501 +3.4%
2020 $1,518 +1.2%
2021 $1,502 -1.1%
2022 $1,448 -3.7%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 42140 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,484
Premium Range
$1,448 - $1,518
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Monroe County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 42140 via FIPS 21171. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
26.7
Very Low · 27th national percentile
In-state county rank
#92
of 120 Kentucky counties · state mean 44.2
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $889,916

Social Vulnerability Index 94.4 · Community Resilience 49.9

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 42140's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

ZIP 42140's county NRI is 26.7 (Very Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Kentucky containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,448/yr 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 42140?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 42140 (Gamaliel, KY) averages $1,448 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 42nd percentile, #309 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky. Premiums have changed -0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gamaliel, KY?
ZIP 42140 is running a loss ratio above 100% (133.7%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 14.85% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42140 compared to the national average?
At $1,448/yr, ZIP 42140 runs 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42140?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 42140 in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42140 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 42140 have ranged from $1,448 to $1,518, with a 5-year average of $1,484. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 42140 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 42140 has an average premium of $1,448/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average, ranking #309 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 42140?
Monroe County scores 26.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 27th percentile nationally and #92 of 120 Kentucky counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 42140

This ZIP's premiums run at the 42nd 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.