ZIP 42653 · McCreary County

Whitley City, KY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 42653, Whitley City, Kentucky averages $1,353/yr.

23.4%
Loss ratio
0.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#393 of 466
Kentucky rank
22
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 42653 (Whitley City, KY) is #16,537 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #16,781 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,353
Avg premium (2022)
#16,537
of 25,593 on premium
#16,781
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
35th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
58/100
42653 - Whitley City, 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 B-
$1,353/yr
Avg premium, 65th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B+
25.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
3.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 42653's premium sits nationally

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

$1,353 Lower than most lower than 65% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 42653. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Kentucky, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 42653; crosshairs: Kentucky averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1055.4$1508.7$1962.0$2415.3$2868.60.0%0.6%1.2%1.8%2.4%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 41056 · Maysville $1,138/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 41044 · Germantown $1,215/yr · 2.27%
  • ZIP 42718 · Campbellsville $1,270/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 40219 · Louisville $1,289/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 40037 · Loretto $1,313/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 41042 · Florence $1,322/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 41001 · Alexandria $1,331/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 40324 · Georgetown $1,344/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 42653 · Whitley City (this ZIP) $1,353/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 40361 · Paris $1,353/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 42301 · Owensboro $1,365/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 40322 · Frenchburg $1,375/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 41539 · Kimper $1,384/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 40152 · Mc Daniels $1,398/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 40220 · Louisville $1,410/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 40734 · Gray $1,424/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 40214 · Louisville $1,431/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 42746 · Hardyville $1,442/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 42749 · Horse Cave $1,446/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 40312 · Clay City $1,455/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 41553 · Phelps $1,464/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 41003 · Berry $1,473/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 40444 · Lancaster $1,486/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 42716 · Buffalo $1,494/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 41095 · Warsaw $1,504/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 41075 · Fort Thomas $1,517/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 41010 · Corinth $1,528/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 42206 · Auburn $1,541/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 41129 · Catlettsburg $1,548/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 40107 · Boston $1,554/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 40142 · Guston $1,564/yr · 0.27%
  • ZIP 40045 · Milton $1,570/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 42167 · Tompkinsville $1,576/yr · 0.11%
  • ZIP 40057 · Pleasureville $1,587/yr · 0.18%
  • ZIP 40078 · Willisburg $1,596/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 42048 · Hardin $1,612/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 40071 · Taylorsville $1,623/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 40299 · Louisville $1,644/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 41043 · Foster $1,673/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 42088 · Wingo $1,692/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 42021 · Arlington $1,708/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 41311 · Beattyville $1,726/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 42055 · Kuttawa $1,754/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 40203 · Louisville $1,795/yr · 1.75%
  • ZIP 42029 · Calvert City $1,821/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 41822 · Hindman $1,856/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 40513 · Lexington $1,896/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 40204 · Louisville $1,936/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 40222 · Louisville $2,083/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 40059 · Prospect $2,786/yr · 0.64%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,353/yr
Near-median premium
+1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.4%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.98%
Avg severity: $10,611
Nonrenewal Rate
0.56%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+161.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42653 (Whitley City, KY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 42653 (Whitley City, KY) runs $1,353 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 22 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 42653 in the 35th percentile, 24% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Kentucky homeowners pay $1,557 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 13% (below), ranking #393 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Paris (ZIP 40361) at $1,353, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 23.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.98%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,611. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.56%, a rise of 161.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 42653 costs have risen 1.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,302 to a high of $1,353, an annualized rate of +0.5% per year.

ZIP 42653 sits in McCreary County, where FEMA's National Risk Index reads 25.3 - a lower-tercile score at the 25th national percentile (#94 of 120 Kentucky counties). Top hazard: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 94.9 · Community Resilience 3.3.

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 42653 Compares

vs National Average
$1,353 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,353 vs $1,557
13% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42653, 2018–2022

$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360 20182019202020212022 $1,353
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42653.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,328 -
2019 $1,352 +1.8%
2020 $1,302 -3.7%
2021 $1,348 +3.6%
2022 $1,353 +0.4%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 42653 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,336
Premium Range
$1,302 - $1,353
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in McCreary County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 42653 via FIPS 21147. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
25.3
Very Low · 25th national percentile
In-state county rank
#94
of 120 Kentucky counties · state mean 44.2
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $1,055,285

Social Vulnerability Index 94.9 · Community Resilience 3.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
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 42653

Cross-state peers for ZIP 42653: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Kentucky. County hazard context (McCreary, NRI 25.3) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,353/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.56% 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 42653?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 42653 (Whitley City, KY) averages $1,353 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 35th percentile, #393 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky. Premiums have changed +1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whitley City, KY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 42653: a claims frequency of 2.98%, a loss ratio of 23.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.56%, placing this ZIP in the 35th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42653 compared to the national average?
At $1,353/yr, ZIP 42653 runs 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42653?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42653 is 0.56%, a rise of 161.4% over the past 5 years in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42653 over 5 years?
ZIP 42653 premiums spanned $1,302 to $1,353 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,336. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 42653 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 42653 runs 13% below the Kentucky state average ($1,557/yr vs this ZIP's $1,353/yr), ranking #393 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 42653?
County NRI 25.3 (Very Low) covers ZIP 42653 via McCreary County FIPS 21147. In-state rank #94 of 120; national percentile 25th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 42653

This ZIP's premiums run at the 35th 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.