ZIP 71291 · Ouachita County

West Monroe, LA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 71291, West Monroe, Louisiana averages $2,102/yr.

60.3%
Loss ratio
0.73%
Nonrenewal rate
#222 of 337
Louisiana rank
194
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, West Monroe, LA (ZIP 71291) ranks #5,402 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,102/yr) but #13,959 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.73%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,102
Avg premium (2022)
#5,402
of 25,593 on premium
#13,959
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
79th
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

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
39/100
71291 - West Monroe, LA

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 F
$2,102/yr
Avg premium, 21st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
87.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
79.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 71291's premium sits nationally

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

$2,102 Higher than most more expensive than 79% 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 71291. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Louisiana, 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 71291; crosshairs: Louisiana averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1221.9$3077.3$4932.6$6788.0$8643.30%2.2%4.4%6.6%8.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 71108 · Shreveport $1,559/yr · 1.58%
  • ZIP 71067 · Princeton $1,645/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 71023 · Doyline $1,695/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 71045 · Jamestown $1,725/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 71037 · Haughton $1,762/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 71417 · Colfax $1,778/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 71070 · Saline $1,790/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 71263 · Oak Grove $1,819/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 71423 · Dry Prong $1,838/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 71107 · Shreveport $1,867/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 71234 · Downsville $1,913/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 71111 · Bossier City $1,931/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 71362 · Plaucheville $1,965/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 71051 · Elm Grove $2,012/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 71334 · Ferriday $2,035/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 71226 · Chatham $2,051/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 71291 · West Monroe (this ZIP) $2,102/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 71456 · Natchez $2,130/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 70501 · Lafayette $2,184/yr · 1.97%
  • ZIP 71322 · Bunkie $2,244/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 70520 · Carencro $2,289/yr · 3.39%
  • ZIP 70802 · Baton Rouge $2,331/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 70818 · Baton Rouge $2,369/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 70552 · Loreauville $2,423/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 70518 · Broussard $2,448/yr · 3.72%
  • ZIP 70427 · Bogalusa $2,464/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 70749 · Jarreau $2,480/yr · 2.02%
  • ZIP 70757 · Maringouin $2,505/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 70528 · Delcambre $2,535/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 70346 · Donaldsonville $2,575/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 70820 · Baton Rouge $2,591/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 70372 · Labadieville $2,627/yr · 1.62%
  • ZIP 70533 · Erath $2,643/yr · 4.67%
  • ZIP 70446 · Loranger $2,679/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 70084 · Reserve $2,755/yr · 1.38%
  • ZIP 70508 · Lafayette $2,798/yr · 3.45%
  • ZIP 70062 · Kenner $2,854/yr · 4.87%
  • ZIP 70549 · Lake Arthur $2,902/yr · 1.59%
  • ZIP 70460 · Slidell $2,977/yr · 4.45%
  • ZIP 70435 · Covington $3,034/yr · 1.75%
  • ZIP 70085 · Saint Bernard $3,129/yr · 2.41%
  • ZIP 70437 · Folsom $3,197/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 70461 · Slidell $3,258/yr · 4.39%
  • ZIP 70448 · Mandeville $3,370/yr · 7.90%
  • ZIP 70360 · Houma $3,527/yr · 2.05%
  • ZIP 70122 · New Orleans $3,787/yr · 7.72%
  • ZIP 70344 · Chauvin $4,032/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 70002 · Metairie $4,947/yr · 5.68%
  • ZIP 70130 · New Orleans $8,306/yr · 8.45%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,102/yr
Above-median premium
+32.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
60.3%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
10.10%
Avg severity: $12,543
Nonrenewal Rate
0.73%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+1.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71291 (West Monroe, LA)

Homeowners in ZIP 71291 (West Monroe, LA) pay an average of $2,102 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 194 reported policies. That is 18% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 79th percentile nationally. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 71291 is 17% below, ranking #222 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Shreveport (ZIP 71119) at $2,095, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 60.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 71291. About 10.10% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,543. 0.73% of ZIP 71291 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 1.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 32.4% through 2022, ranging $1,587 to $2,102 with a 5-year average of $1,799, an annualized rate of +7.3% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 71291's county (Ouachita): score 87.5, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Tornado. That is #17 of 64 Louisiana counties and the 88th national percentile (40% above the 62.4 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 81.8 · Community Resilience 79.2. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 71291 Compares

vs National Average
$2,102 vs $1,776
18% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,102 vs $2,539
17% below state avg
National Percentile
79th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71291, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,102
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71291.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,587 -
2019 $1,633 +2.9%
2020 $1,768 +8.3%
2021 $1,904 +7.7%
2022 $2,102 +10.4%

Premium acceleration in ZIP 71291, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,799
Premium Range
$1,587 - $2,102
Annual Change Rate
+7.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Ouachita County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 71291 via FIPS 22073. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
87.5
Relatively Moderate · 88th national percentile
In-state county rank
#17
of 64 Louisiana counties · state mean 62.4
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $10,416,615

Social Vulnerability Index 81.8 · Community Resilience 79.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Louisiana NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Louisiana for ZIP 71291

ZIP 71291's county NRI is 87.5 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Louisiana containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,102/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.73% 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 71291?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 71291 (West Monroe, LA) averages $2,102 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 79th percentile, #222 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +32.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Monroe, LA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 71291: a claims frequency of 10.10%, a loss ratio of 60.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.73%, placing this ZIP in the 79th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71291 compared to the national average?
ZIP 71291 premiums of $2,102/yr are 18% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 79th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71291?
ZIP 71291 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.73% in Louisiana, a rise of 1.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71291 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 71291 have ranged from $1,587 to $2,102, with a 5-year average of $1,799. The annualized change rate is +7.3% per year.
How does ZIP 71291 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 71291 averages $2,102/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #222 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 71291?
Ouachita County scores 87.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 88th percentile nationally and #17 of 64 Louisiana counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 71291

This ZIP's premiums run at the 79th 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.