ZIP 72466 · Lawrence County
Smithville, AR Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72466, Smithville, Arkansas.
- 39.5%
- Loss ratio
- 0.97%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #316 of 373
- Arkansas rank
- 4
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 72466 (Smithville, AR) homeowners insurance averages $1,542/yr, 49th percentile nationally, 13% below the U.S. norm.
- $1,542
- Avg premium (2022)
- -13%
- vs U.S. average
- +10.2%
- since 2018
- 49th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 72466 (Smithville, AR)
ZIP 72466 (Smithville, AR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,542 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 13% below that mark and lands in the 49th national percentile. Compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736, this ZIP runs 11% below, ranking #316 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Pottsville (ZIP 72858) at $1,542, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 39.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 72466. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.85%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,557. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.97% in this ZIP, a rise of 68.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 72466 costs have risen 10.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,400 to a high of $1,542, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 72466 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 72466, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,400 | - |
| 2019 | $1,496 | +6.9% |
| 2020 | $1,464 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | $1,488 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $1,542 | +3.7% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 72466
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 72466 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- Arkansas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Arkansas overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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