ZIP 71655 · Drew County

Monticello, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71655, Monticello, Arkansas.

36.1%
Loss ratio
0.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#173 of 373
Arkansas rank
16
Policies

The verdict

At $1,716/yr, Monticello, AR (ZIP 71655) sits in the 61st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 3% below the U.S. average.

$1,716
Avg premium (2022)
-3%
vs U.S. average
+1.2%
since 2018
61st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,716/yr
+1.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.69%
Avg severity: $10,874
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
+22.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71655 (Monticello, AR)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 71655 (Monticello, AR) runs $1,716 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 16 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 71655 in the 61st percentile, 3% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Arkansas homeowners pay $1,736 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (below), ranking #173 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Monette (ZIP 72447) at $1,716, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 36.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 71655. About 5.69% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,874. 0.79% of ZIP 71655 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 22.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 71655 have risen by 1.2%, ranging from $1,668 to $1,716 with a five-year average of $1,690, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 71655 Compares

vs National Average
$1,716 vs $1,776
3% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,716 vs $1,736
1% below state avg
National Percentile
61th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71655, 2018–2022

$1,660$1,680$1,700$1,720 20182019202020212022 $1,716
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71655.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,695 -
2019 $1,668 -1.6%
2020 $1,670 +0.1%
2021 $1,703 +2.0%
2022 $1,716 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,690
Premium Range
$1,668 - $1,716
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71655

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 71655 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Arkansas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Arkansas overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 71655?
ZIP 71655 (Monticello, AR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,716 per year as of 2022 (61st percentile, #173 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas). Premiums have changed +1.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Monticello, AR?
In ZIP 71655, insurers report a 36.1% loss ratio, a 5.69% claims frequency, and a 0.79% nonrenewal rate, the 61st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71655 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 71655 lands in the 61st percentile: its $1,716/yr average is 3% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71655?
Insurers decline to renew 0.79% of policies in ZIP 71655 in Arkansas, a rise of 22.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71655 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 71655 have ranged from $1,668 to $1,716, with a 5-year average of $1,690. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 71655 compare to the Arkansas state average?
The Arkansas state average is $1,736/yr; ZIP 71655 averages $1,716/yr, 1% below that figure, ranking #173 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.