ZIP 42501 · Pulaski County

Somerset, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 42501, Somerset, Kentucky.

51.1%
Loss ratio
0.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#329 of 466
Kentucky rank
34
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 42501 (Somerset, KY) homeowners insurance averages $1,429/yr, 41st percentile nationally, 20% below the U.S. norm.

$1,429
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
-3.5%
since 2018
41st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,429/yr
-3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
51.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.34%
Avg severity: $11,506
Nonrenewal Rate
0.89%
+30.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42501 (Somerset, KY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 42501 (Somerset, KY) at $1,429 per year for 2022 across approximately 34 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 20% below that mark and lands in the 41st national percentile. Against Kentucky's average of $1,557, ZIP 42501 is 8% below, ranking #329 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Eubank (ZIP 42567) at $1,429, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 51.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 6.34% of policies in ZIP 42501 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,506. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.89% in this ZIP, a rise of 30.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 42501 have fallen by 3.5%, ranging from $1,401 to $1,481 with a five-year average of $1,439, an annualized rate of -0.9% 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 42501 Compares

vs National Average
$1,429 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,429 vs $1,557
8% below state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42501, 2018–2022

$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,429
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42501.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,481 -
2019 $1,479 -0.1%
2020 $1,405 -5.0%
2021 $1,401 -0.3%
2022 $1,429 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,439
Premium Range
$1,401 - $1,481
Annual Change Rate
-0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 42501

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 42501?
ZIP 42501 (Somerset, KY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,429 per year as of 2022 (41st percentile, #329 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky). Premiums have changed -3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Somerset, KY?
In ZIP 42501, insurers report a 51.1% loss ratio, a 6.34% claims frequency, and a 0.89% nonrenewal rate, the 41st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42501 compared to the national average?
ZIP 42501 premiums of $1,429/yr are 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 41st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42501?
Insurers decline to renew 0.89% of policies in ZIP 42501 in Kentucky, a rise of 30.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42501 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 42501 have ranged from $1,401 to $1,481, with a 5-year average of $1,439. The annualized change rate is -0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 42501 compare to the Kentucky state average?
The Kentucky state average is $1,557/yr; ZIP 42501 averages $1,429/yr, 8% below that figure, ranking #329 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.