ZIP 42236 · Christian County

Herndon, KY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 42236, Herndon, Kentucky averages $2,956/yr.

118.8%
Loss ratio
#1 of 466
Kentucky rank
5
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Herndon, KY (ZIP 42236) runs $2,956/yr on average: the 94th percentile nationally and 66% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$2,956
Avg premium (2022)
+66%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-1.0%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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
19/100
42236 - Herndon, 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
$2,956/yr
Avg premium, 6th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
79.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
35.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 42236's premium sits nationally

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

$2,956 Higher than most more expensive than 94% 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)
$2,956/yr
Above-median premium
-1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
118.8%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.86%
Avg severity: $51,193
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42236 (Herndon, KY)

Homeowners in ZIP 42236 (Herndon, KY) pay an average of $2,956 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 42236 comes in 66% above, the 94th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 90% above, ranking #1 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Lexington (ZIP 40510) at $2,897, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 118.8%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 42236. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.86%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $51,193.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 42236 premiums fallen 1.0%, spanning $2,839 to $2,986 (five-year average: $2,926), an annualized rate of -0.3% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 42236's county (Christian): score 79.6, rating Relatively Low, hazard Earthquake. That is #9 of 120 Kentucky counties and the 80th national percentile (80% above the 44.2 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 37.0 · Community Resilience 35.8. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 42236 Compares

vs National Average
$2,956 vs $1,776
66% above national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$2,956 vs $1,557
90% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42236, 2018–2022

$2,800$2,850$2,900$2,950$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,956
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42236.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,986 -
2019 $2,871 -3.8%
2020 $2,839 -1.1%
2021 $2,979 +4.9%
2022 $2,956 -0.8%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 42236 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,926
Premium Range
$2,839 - $2,986
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Christian County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 42236 via FIPS 21047. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
79.6
Relatively Low · 80th national percentile
In-state county rank
#9
of 120 Kentucky counties · state mean 44.2
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $10,686,262

Social Vulnerability Index 37.0 · Community Resilience 35.8

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Kentucky for ZIP 42236

ZIP 42236's county NRI is 79.6 (Relatively 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 ($2,956/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 42236?
At the 94th percentile nationally, #1 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky, ZIP 42236 (Herndon, KY) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,956 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Herndon, KY?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 42236: a claims frequency of 6.86% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, against a loss ratio above 100% (118.8%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42236 compared to the national average?
ZIP 42236 premiums of $2,956/yr are 66% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42236?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42236 is N/A in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42236 over 5 years?
ZIP 42236 premiums spanned $2,839 to $2,986 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,926. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 42236 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 42236 has an average premium of $2,956/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 90% above the state average, ranking #1 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 42236?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 42236 (Christian) is 79.6 - #9/120 in Kentucky, 80th national percentile, top hazard Earthquake. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 42236

This ZIP's premiums run at the 94th 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.