ZIP 71842 · Sevier County

Horatio, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71842, Horatio, Arkansas.

19.7%
Loss ratio
0.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#328 of 373
Arkansas rank
11
Policies

The verdict

At $1,532/yr, Horatio, AR (ZIP 71842) sits in the 49th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 14% below the U.S. average.

$1,532
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
+7.1%
since 2018
49th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,532/yr
+7.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.55%
Avg severity: $6,640
Nonrenewal Rate
0.61%
-48.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71842 (Horatio, AR)

ZIP 71842 (Horatio, AR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,532 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 11 reported policies. That is 14% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 49th percentile nationally. Arkansas homeowners pay $1,736 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (below), ranking #328 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Hartman (ZIP 72840) at $1,532, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 19.7%, 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 4.55%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,640. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.61% in this ZIP, a drop of 48.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 71842 have risen by 7.1%, ranging from $1,430 to $1,532 with a five-year average of $1,468, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 71842 Compares

vs National Average
$1,532 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,532 vs $1,736
12% below state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71842, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,532
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71842.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,430 -
2019 $1,471 +2.8%
2020 $1,462 -0.6%
2021 $1,447 -1.0%
2022 $1,532 +5.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,468
Premium Range
$1,430 - $1,532
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71842

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 71842 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Arkansas compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 71842?
At the 49th percentile nationally, #328 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas, ZIP 71842 (Horatio, AR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,532 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +7.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Horatio, AR?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 71842: claims frequency (4.55%), loss ratio (19.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.61%), together placing this ZIP at the 49th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71842 compared to the national average?
At $1,532/yr, ZIP 71842 runs 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 49th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71842?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71842 is 0.61%, a drop of 48.1% over the past 5 years in Arkansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71842 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 71842 have ranged from $1,430 to $1,532, with a 5-year average of $1,468. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 71842 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 71842 has an average premium of $1,532/yr compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #328 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.