ZIP 71405 · Rapides County

Ball, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71405, Ball, Louisiana.

70.0%
Loss ratio
0.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#327 of 337
Louisiana rank
146
Policies

The verdict

At $1,666/yr, Ball, LA (ZIP 71405) sits in the 58th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 6% below the U.S. average.

$1,666
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. average
+8.3%
since 2018
58th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,666/yr
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
70.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.04%
Avg severity: $12,901
Nonrenewal Rate
0.85%
+535.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71405 (Ball, LA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 71405 (Ball, LA) at $1,666 per year for 2022 across approximately 146 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 71405 in the 58th percentile, 6% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 71405 is 34% below, ranking #327 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Heflin (ZIP 71039) at $1,657, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 71405 shows a 70.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 9.04%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,901. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.85% in this ZIP, a rise of 535.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.3% through 2022, ranging $1,508 to $1,666 with a 5-year average of $1,583, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 71405 Compares

vs National Average
$1,666 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$1,666 vs $2,539
34% below state avg
National Percentile
58th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71405, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,666
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71405.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,537 -
2019 $1,508 -1.9%
2020 $1,559 +3.4%
2021 $1,644 +5.4%
2022 $1,666 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,583
Premium Range
$1,508 - $1,666
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71405

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 71405?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 71405 (Ball, LA) averages $1,666 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 58th percentile, #327 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ball, LA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 71405: claims frequency (9.04%), loss ratio (70.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.85%), together placing this ZIP at the 58th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71405 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 71405 lands in the 58th percentile: its $1,666/yr average is 6% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71405?
ZIP 71405 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.85% in Louisiana, a rise of 535.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71405 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 71405 runs $1,508-$1,666 (5-year average $1,583). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 71405 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 71405 runs 34% below the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $1,666/yr), ranking #327 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana 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.