ZIP 71418 · Caldwell County
Columbia, LA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71418, Columbia, Louisiana.
- 70.9%
- Loss ratio
- 0.42%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #265 of 337
- Louisiana rank
- 7
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 71418 (Columbia, LA) homeowners insurance averages $1,899/yr, 71st percentile nationally, 7% above the U.S. norm.
- $1,899
- Avg premium (2022)
- +7%
- vs U.S. average
- +10.5%
- since 2018
- 71st
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 71418 (Columbia, LA)
Homeowners in ZIP 71418 (Columbia, LA) pay an average of $1,899 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 71418 comes in 7% above, the 71st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 71418 is 25% below, ranking #265 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Dubach (ZIP 71235) at $1,899, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 71418 is 70.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 8.64%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,582. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.42% in this ZIP, a drop of 72.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 71418 premiums risen 10.5%, spanning $1,718 to $1,899 (five-year average: $1,822), an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 71418 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 71418, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,718 | - |
| 2019 | $1,809 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | $1,812 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | $1,872 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $1,899 | +1.4% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 71418
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 71418 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- Louisiana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Louisiana overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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