ZIP 42408 · Hopkins County

Dawson Springs, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 42408, Dawson Springs, Kentucky.

1169.8%
Loss ratio
0.58%
Nonrenewal rate
#132 of 466
Kentucky rank
20
Policies

The verdict

At $1,641/yr, Dawson Springs, KY (ZIP 42408) sits in the 56th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 8% below the U.S. average.

$1,641
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
+7.8%
since 2018
56th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,641/yr
+7.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1169.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
27.89%
Avg severity: $68,814
Nonrenewal Rate
0.58%
+12.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42408 (Dawson Springs, KY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 42408 (Dawson Springs, KY) at $1,641 per year for 2022 across approximately 20 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 42408 comes in 8% below, the 56th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Kentucky's average of $1,557, ZIP 42408 is 5% above, ranking #132 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Langley (ZIP 41645) at $1,640, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 1169.8%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 42408. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 27.89%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $68,814. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.58% in this ZIP, a rise of 12.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 7.8% through 2022, ranging $1,507 to $1,641 with a 5-year average of $1,543, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 42408 Compares

vs National Average
$1,641 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,641 vs $1,557
5% above state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42408, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,641
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42408.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,522 -
2019 $1,507 -0.9%
2020 $1,511 +0.3%
2021 $1,535 +1.6%
2022 $1,641 +6.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,543
Premium Range
$1,507 - $1,641
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 42408

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

  • Put ZIP 42408 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 above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 42408?
ZIP 42408 (Dawson Springs, KY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,641 per year as of 2022 (56th percentile, #132 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky). Premiums have changed +7.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dawson Springs, KY?
Insurers in ZIP 42408 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 1169.8%, alongside a claims frequency of 27.89% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.58%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42408 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 42408 lands in the 56th percentile: its $1,641/yr average is 8% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42408?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42408 is 0.58%, a rise of 12.8% over the past 5 years in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42408 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 42408 have ranged from $1,507 to $1,641, with a 5-year average of $1,543. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 42408 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 42408 has an average premium of $1,641/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 5% above the state average, ranking #132 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.