ZIP 71770 · Columbia County

Waldo, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71770, Waldo, Arkansas.

29.3%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#306 of 373
Arkansas rank
9
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 71770 (Waldo, AR) homeowners insurance averages $1,557/yr, 50th percentile nationally, 12% below the U.S. norm.

$1,557
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
-2.3%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,557/yr
-2.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.32%
Avg severity: $6,239
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
-28.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71770 (Waldo, AR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 71770 (Waldo, AR) at $1,557 per year for 2022 across approximately 9 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 12% below that mark and lands in the 50th national percentile. Compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736, this ZIP runs 10% below, ranking #306 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Foreman (ZIP 71836) at $1,556, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 29.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 7.32% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,239. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.92% in this ZIP, a drop of 28.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.3% through 2022, ranging $1,516 to $1,592 with a 5-year average of $1,555, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 71770 Compares

vs National Average
$1,557 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,557 vs $1,736
10% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71770, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,557
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71770.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,592 -
2019 $1,534 -3.7%
2020 $1,576 +2.8%
2021 $1,516 -3.8%
2022 $1,557 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,555
Premium Range
$1,516 - $1,592
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71770

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 71770?
At the 50th percentile nationally, #306 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas, ZIP 71770 (Waldo, AR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,557 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -2.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waldo, AR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 71770: a claims frequency of 7.32%, a loss ratio of 29.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.92%, placing this ZIP in the 50th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71770 compared to the national average?
At $1,557/yr, ZIP 71770 runs 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71770?
ZIP 71770 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.92% in Arkansas, a drop of 28.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71770 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 71770 runs $1,516-$1,592 (5-year average $1,555). The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 71770 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 71770 has an average premium of $1,557/yr compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736/yr. This ZIP is 10% below the state average, ranking #306 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.