ZIP 42653 · McCreary County

Whitley City, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 42653, Whitley City, Kentucky.

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

The verdict

ZIP 42653 (Whitley City, KY) homeowners insurance averages $1,353/yr, 35th percentile nationally, 24% below the U.S. norm.

$1,353
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+1.9%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,353/yr
+1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.98%
Avg severity: $10,611
Nonrenewal Rate
0.56%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 42653

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 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.

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.