ZIP 42716 · Larue County

Buffalo, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 42716, Buffalo, Kentucky.

73.8%
Loss ratio
0.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#261 of 466
Kentucky rank
16
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 42716 (Buffalo, KY) homeowners insurance averages $1,494/yr, 46th percentile nationally, 16% below the U.S. norm.

$1,494
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
-5.2%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,494/yr
-5.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
73.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.64%
Avg severity: $14,428
Nonrenewal Rate
0.33%
-72.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42716 (Buffalo, KY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 42716 (Buffalo, KY) runs $1,494 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 16 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 42716 in the 46th percentile, 16% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Kentucky statewide average is $1,557 per year; this ZIP sits 4% below that figure, ranking #261 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Perryville (ZIP 40468) at $1,494, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 42716 shows a 73.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 7.64%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,428. 0.33% of ZIP 42716 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 72.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 42716 costs have fallen 5.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,457 to a high of $1,576, an annualized rate of -1.3% 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 42716 Compares

vs National Average
$1,494 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,494 vs $1,557
4% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42716, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,494
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42716.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,576 -
2019 $1,539 -2.4%
2020 $1,487 -3.4%
2021 $1,457 -2.0%
2022 $1,494 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,511
Premium Range
$1,457 - $1,576
Annual Change Rate
-1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 42716

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

  • Compare ZIP 42716 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 42716?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 42716 (Buffalo, KY) averages $1,494 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 46th percentile, #261 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky. Premiums have changed -5.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buffalo, KY?
In ZIP 42716, insurers report a 73.8% loss ratio, a 7.64% claims frequency, and a 0.33% nonrenewal rate, the 46th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42716 compared to the national average?
At $1,494/yr, ZIP 42716 runs 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42716?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42716 is 0.33%, a drop of 72.5% over the past 5 years in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42716 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 42716 runs $1,457-$1,576 (5-year average $1,511). The annualized change rate is -1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 42716 compare to the Kentucky state average?
The Kentucky state average is $1,557/yr; ZIP 42716 averages $1,494/yr, 4% below that figure, ranking #261 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.