ZIP 71654 · Desha County

Mc Gehee, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71654, Mc Gehee, Arkansas.

59.2%
Loss ratio
0.91%
Nonrenewal rate
#285 of 373
Arkansas rank
25
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Mc Gehee, AR (ZIP 71654) runs $1,588/yr on average: the 53rd percentile nationally and 11% below the U.S. average.

$1,588
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+4.6%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,588/yr
+4.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
14.03%
Avg severity: $6,696
Nonrenewal Rate
0.91%
+103.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71654 (Mc Gehee, AR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 71654 (Mc Gehee, AR) at $1,588 per year for 2022 across approximately 25 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 71654 in the 53rd percentile, 11% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Arkansas's average of $1,736, ZIP 71654 is 9% below, ranking #285 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Stephens (ZIP 71764) at $1,588, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 71654 is 59.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 14.03% of policies in ZIP 71654 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,696. Insurers decline to renew 0.91% of policies in ZIP 71654 at expiration, a rise of 103.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 71654 have risen by 4.6%, ranging from $1,471 to $1,588 with a five-year average of $1,535, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 71654 Compares

vs National Average
$1,588 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,588 vs $1,736
9% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71654, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,588
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71654.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,518 -
2019 $1,471 -3.1%
2020 $1,533 +4.2%
2021 $1,567 +2.2%
2022 $1,588 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,535
Premium Range
$1,471 - $1,588
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71654

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 71654?
ZIP 71654 (Mc Gehee, AR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,588 per year as of 2022 (53rd percentile, #285 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas). Premiums have changed +4.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mc Gehee, AR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 71654: a claims frequency of 14.03%, a loss ratio of 59.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.91%, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71654 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 71654 lands in the 53rd percentile: its $1,588/yr average is 11% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71654?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71654 is 0.91%, a rise of 103.1% over the past 5 years in Arkansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71654 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 71654 have ranged from $1,471 to $1,588, with a 5-year average of $1,535. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 71654 compare to the Arkansas state average?
The Arkansas state average is $1,736/yr; ZIP 71654 averages $1,588/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #285 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas 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.