ZIP 72082 · White County

Kensett, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72082, Kensett, Arkansas.

368.5%
Loss ratio
0.77%
Nonrenewal rate
#276 of 373
Arkansas rank
140
Policies

The verdict

At $1,595/yr, Kensett, AR (ZIP 72082) sits in the 53rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,595
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+20.2%
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)
$1,595/yr
+20.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
368.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
21.54%
Avg severity: $27,287
Nonrenewal Rate
0.77%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72082 (Kensett, AR)

Homeowners in ZIP 72082 (Kensett, AR) pay an average of $1,595 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 140 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 72082 comes in 10% below, the 53rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Arkansas homeowners pay $1,736 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 8% (below), ranking #276 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Emerson (ZIP 71740) at $1,594, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 368.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 72082. 21.54% of policies in ZIP 72082 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,287. Insurers decline to renew 0.77% of policies in ZIP 72082 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 72082 premiums risen 20.2%, spanning $1,326 to $1,595 (five-year average: $1,480), an annualized rate of +4.7% 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 72082 Compares

vs National Average
$1,595 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,595 vs $1,736
8% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72082, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,595
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72082.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,326 -
2019 $1,513 +14.0%
2020 $1,481 -2.1%
2021 $1,486 +0.3%
2022 $1,595 +7.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,480
Premium Range
$1,326 - $1,595
Annual Change Rate
+4.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 72082

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

  • Put ZIP 72082 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
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 72082?
At the 53rd percentile nationally, #276 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas, ZIP 72082 (Kensett, AR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,595 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +20.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kensett, AR?
Insurers in ZIP 72082 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 368.5%, alongside a claims frequency of 21.54% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.77%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72082 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 72082 lands in the 53rd percentile: its $1,595/yr average is 10% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72082?
ZIP 72082 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.77% in Arkansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72082 over 5 years?
ZIP 72082 premiums spanned $1,326 to $1,595 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,480. The annualized change rate is +4.7% per year.
How does ZIP 72082 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 72082 has an average premium of $1,595/yr compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736/yr. This ZIP is 8% below the state average, ranking #276 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.