ZIP 42378 · Daviess County

Whitesville, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 42378, Whitesville, Kentucky.

11.4%
Loss ratio
0.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#339 of 466
Kentucky rank
19
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Whitesville, KY (ZIP 42378) runs $1,416/yr on average: the 40th percentile nationally and 20% below the U.S. average.

$1,416
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
-2.7%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,416/yr
-2.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.04%
Avg severity: $5,295
Nonrenewal Rate
0.30%
-43.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42378 (Whitesville, KY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 42378 (Whitesville, KY) at $1,416 per year for 2022 across approximately 19 reported policies. That is 20% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 40th percentile nationally. The Kentucky statewide average is $1,557 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #339 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Westview (ZIP 40178) at $1,415, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 42378 is 11.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.04% of policies in ZIP 42378 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,295. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.30% in this ZIP, a drop of 43.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 42378 have fallen by 2.7%, ranging from $1,415 to $1,455 with a five-year average of $1,428, an annualized rate of -0.7% 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 42378 Compares

vs National Average
$1,416 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,416 vs $1,557
9% below state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42378, 2018–2022

$1,410$1,420$1,430$1,440$1,450$1,460 20182019202020212022 $1,416
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42378.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,455 -
2019 $1,427 -1.9%
2020 $1,426 -0.1%
2021 $1,415 -0.8%
2022 $1,416 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,428
Premium Range
$1,415 - $1,455
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 42378

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

  • Put ZIP 42378 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Kentucky compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 42378?
ZIP 42378 (Whitesville, KY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,416 per year as of 2022 (40th percentile, #339 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky). Premiums have changed -2.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whitesville, KY?
In ZIP 42378, insurers report a 11.4% loss ratio, a 3.04% claims frequency, and a 0.30% nonrenewal rate, the 40th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42378 compared to the national average?
At $1,416/yr, ZIP 42378 runs 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42378?
Insurers decline to renew 0.30% of policies in ZIP 42378 in Kentucky, a drop of 43.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42378 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 42378 have ranged from $1,415 to $1,455, with a 5-year average of $1,428. The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 42378 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 42378 runs 9% below the Kentucky state average ($1,557/yr vs this ZIP's $1,416/yr), ranking #339 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.