ZIP 71837 · Miller County

Fouke, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71837, Fouke, Arkansas.

83.9%
Loss ratio
1.26%
Nonrenewal rate
#286 of 373
Arkansas rank
12
Policies

The verdict

At $1,585/yr, Fouke, AR (ZIP 71837) sits in the 53rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 11% below the U.S. average.

$1,585
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
-2.4%
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)
$1,585/yr
-2.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
83.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.54%
Avg severity: $20,332
Nonrenewal Rate
1.26%
-2.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71837 (Fouke, AR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 71837 (Fouke, AR) at $1,585 per year for 2022 across approximately 12 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 11% below that mark and lands in the 53rd national percentile. Arkansas homeowners pay $1,736 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #286 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Rector (ZIP 72461) at $1,584, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 83.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,332. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.26%, a drop of 2.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 71837 costs have fallen 2.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,585 to a high of $1,656, 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 71837 Compares

vs National Average
$1,585 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,585 vs $1,736
9% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71837, 2018–2022

$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660 20182019202020212022 $1,585
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71837.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,624 -
2019 $1,656 +2.0%
2020 $1,623 -2.0%
2021 $1,593 -1.8%
2022 $1,585 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,616
Premium Range
$1,585 - $1,656
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71837

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 71837?
At the 53rd percentile nationally, #286 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas, ZIP 71837 (Fouke, AR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,585 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -2.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fouke, AR?
In ZIP 71837, insurers report a 83.9% loss ratio, a 6.54% claims frequency, and a 1.26% nonrenewal rate, the 53rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71837 compared to the national average?
At $1,585/yr, ZIP 71837 runs 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71837?
ZIP 71837 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.26% in Arkansas, a drop of 2.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71837 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 71837 have ranged from $1,585 to $1,656, with a 5-year average of $1,616. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 71837 compare to the Arkansas state average?
The Arkansas state average is $1,736/yr; ZIP 71837 averages $1,585/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #286 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.