ZIP 42261 · Butler County

Morgantown, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 42261, Morgantown, Kentucky.

50.8%
Loss ratio
0.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#161 of 466
Kentucky rank
13
Policies

The verdict

At $1,595/yr, Morgantown, KY (ZIP 42261) sits in the 53rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,595
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
-2.1%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,595/yr
-2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
50.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.36%
Avg severity: $15,126
Nonrenewal Rate
0.61%
-36.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42261 (Morgantown, KY)

Homeowners in ZIP 42261 (Morgantown, KY) pay an average of $1,595 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 13 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 10% below that mark and lands in the 53rd national percentile. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 2% above, ranking #161 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Sadieville (ZIP 40370) at $1,595, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 50.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 42261. About 5.36% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,126. Insurers decline to renew 0.61% of policies in ZIP 42261 at expiration, a drop of 36.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 42261 have fallen by 2.1%, ranging from $1,539 to $1,630 with a five-year average of $1,593, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 42261 Compares

vs National Average
$1,595 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,595 vs $1,557
2% above state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42261, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,595
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42261.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,629 -
2019 $1,630 +0.1%
2020 $1,539 -5.6%
2021 $1,570 +2.0%
2022 $1,595 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,593
Premium Range
$1,539 - $1,630
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 42261

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

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 42261?
ZIP 42261 (Morgantown, KY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,595 per year as of 2022 (53rd percentile, #161 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky). Premiums have changed -2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Morgantown, KY?
In ZIP 42261, insurers report a 50.8% loss ratio, a 5.36% claims frequency, and a 0.61% nonrenewal rate, the 53rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42261 compared to the national average?
ZIP 42261 premiums of $1,595/yr are 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42261?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42261 is 0.61%, a drop of 36.9% over the past 5 years in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42261 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 42261 have ranged from $1,539 to $1,630, with a 5-year average of $1,593. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 42261 compare to the Kentucky state average?
The Kentucky state average is $1,557/yr; ZIP 42261 averages $1,595/yr, 2% above that figure, ranking #161 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.