ZIP 71968 · Garland County

Royal, AR Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 71968, Royal, Arkansas averages $1,937/yr.

52.9%
Loss ratio
1.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#49 of 373
Arkansas rank
18
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 71968 (Royal, AR) is #6,963 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #9,985 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,937
Avg premium (2022)
#6,963
of 25,593 on premium
#9,985
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
73rd
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

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
28/100
71968 - Royal, 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 F
$1,937/yr
Avg premium, 27th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
89.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
38.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 71968's premium sits nationally

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

$1,937 Around the middle lower than 27% 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 71968. 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 71968; 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 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 71968 · Royal (this ZIP) $1,937/yr · 1.00%
  • 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)
$1,937/yr
Above-median premium
+4.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.9%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.97%
Avg severity: $14,723
Nonrenewal Rate
1.00%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+17.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71968 (Royal, AR)

Homeowners in ZIP 71968 (Royal, AR) pay an average of $1,937 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 18 reported policies. That is 9% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Arkansas statewide average is $1,736 per year; this ZIP sits 12% above that figure, ranking #49 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Crawfordsville (ZIP 72327) at $1,937, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 71968 shows a 52.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 6.97% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,723. 1.00% of ZIP 71968 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 17.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.2% through 2022, ranging $1,823 to $1,937 with a 5-year average of $1,865, an annualized rate of +1.0% per year.

FEMA NRI places Garland County in the upper risk band at 89.3 (Relatively Moderate): national 89th percentile, #4/75 inside Arkansas, and 61% above the 55.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 81.3 · Community Resilience 38.6. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 71968 Compares

vs National Average
$1,937 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,937 vs $1,736
12% above state avg
National Percentile
73th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71968, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,937
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71968.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,859 -
2019 $1,846 -0.7%
2020 $1,823 -1.2%
2021 $1,862 +2.2%
2022 $1,937 +4.0%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 71968, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,865
Premium Range
$1,823 - $1,937
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Garland County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 71968 via FIPS 05051. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
89.3
Relatively Moderate · 89th national percentile
In-state county rank
#4
of 75 Arkansas counties · state mean 55.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $11,552,864

Social Vulnerability Index 81.3 · Community Resilience 38.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively High

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Garland County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 71968: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Arkansas. County hazard context (Garland, NRI 89.3) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,937/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.00% 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 71968?
ZIP 71968 (Royal, AR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,937 per year as of 2022 (73rd percentile, #49 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas). Premiums have changed +4.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Royal, AR?
In ZIP 71968, insurers report a 52.9% loss ratio, a 6.97% claims frequency, and a 1.00% nonrenewal rate, the 73rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71968 compared to the national average?
At $1,937/yr, ZIP 71968 runs 9% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 73rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71968?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71968 is 1.00%, a rise of 17.7% over the past 5 years in Arkansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71968 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 71968 runs $1,823-$1,937 (5-year average $1,865). The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 71968 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 71968 has an average premium of $1,937/yr compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736/yr. This ZIP is 12% above the state average, ranking #49 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 71968?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 71968 (Garland) is 89.3 - #4/75 in Arkansas, 89th national percentile, top hazard Tornado. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 71968

This ZIP's premiums run at the 73rd 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.