ZIP 71654 · Desha County

Mc Gehee, AR Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 71654, Mc Gehee, Arkansas averages $1,588/yr.

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

The verdict

ZIP 71654 (Mc Gehee, AR) is #12,111 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #11,175 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,588
Avg premium (2022)
#12,111
of 25,593 on premium
#11,175
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
53rd
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

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
55/100
71654 - Mc Gehee, AR

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 D
$1,588/yr
Avg premium, 47th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B-
32.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C-
53.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 71654's premium sits nationally

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

$1,588 Around the middle lower than 47% 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 71654. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Arkansas, 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 71654; crosshairs: Arkansas averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1275.2$1740.6$2206.0$2671.4$3136.80.2%0.7%1.2%1.7%2.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 71937 · Cove $1,360/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 71960 · Norman $1,425/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 72579 · Sulphur Rock $1,481/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 71726 · Chidester $1,502/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 72566 · Pineville $1,513/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 72040 · Des Arc $1,522/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 72454 · Piggott $1,534/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 72943 · Magazine $1,550/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 72366 · Marvell $1,562/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 72417 · Brookland $1,575/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 72126 · Perryville $1,582/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 71654 · Mc Gehee (this ZIP) $1,588/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 71822 · Ashdown $1,589/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 71857 · Prescott $1,597/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 72444 · Maynard $1,611/yr · 1.52%
  • ZIP 72419 · Caraway $1,619/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 72685 · Western Grove $1,628/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 72024 · Carlisle $1,643/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 72121 · Pangburn $1,653/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 72032 · Conway $1,662/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 72727 · Elkins $1,670/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 72432 · Harrisburg $1,679/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 72801 · Russellville $1,684/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 72354 · Lepanto $1,692/yr · 1.78%
  • ZIP 72542 · Hardy $1,698/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 72941 · Lavaca $1,708/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 72365 · Marked Tree $1,718/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 72058 · Greenbrier $1,725/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 71866 · Winthrop $1,735/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 72067 · Higden $1,744/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 72117 · North Little Rock $1,753/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 72076 · Jacksonville $1,761/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 72173 · Vilonia $1,771/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 72087 · Lonsdale $1,788/yr · 1.67%
  • ZIP 72358 · Luxora $1,793/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 72802 · Russellville $1,802/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 72761 · Siloam Springs $1,820/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 72103 · Mabelvale $1,825/yr · 1.17%
  • ZIP 72160 · Stuttgart $1,843/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 72959 · Winslow $1,855/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 72952 · Rudy $1,872/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 72921 · Alma $1,893/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 72769 · Summers $1,914/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 72364 · Marion $1,940/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 72762 · Springdale $1,972/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 72530 · Drasco $2,038/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 72142 · Scott $2,130/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 72631 · Eureka Springs $2,230/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 72703 · Fayetteville $2,352/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 72223 · Little Rock $3,052/yr · 0.39%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,588/yr
Near-median premium
+4.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
14.03%
Avg severity: $6,696
Nonrenewal Rate
0.91%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

Lower-band NRI for Desha County: 32.9 (Very Low), 33rd percentile nationally, #62/75 in Arkansas (41% below 55.5). Hazard label: Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 98.0 · Community Resilience 53.2. FEMA NRI is not the FIO premium table.

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%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 71654

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)

Lower FEMA NRI in Desha County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 71654 via FIPS 05041. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
32.9
Very Low · 33rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#62
of 75 Arkansas counties · state mean 55.5
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $1,538,960

Social Vulnerability Index 98.0 · Community Resilience 53.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a lower-NRI ZIP (Desha County)

ZIP 71654's county NRI is 32.9 (Very Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Arkansas containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,588/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.91% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 71654?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 71654 (Desha) is 32.9 - #62/75 in Arkansas, 33rd national percentile, top hazard Earthquake. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 71654

This ZIP's premiums run at the 53rd 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.