ZIP 72550 · Independence County

Locust Grove, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72550, Locust Grove, Arkansas.

12.8%
Loss ratio
2.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#121 of 373
Arkansas rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Locust Grove, AR (ZIP 72550) averages $1,777/yr for homeowners insurance, 0% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally.

$1,777
Avg premium (2022)
+0%
vs U.S. average
+0.7%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,777/yr
+0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.44%
Avg severity: $9,299
Nonrenewal Rate
2.44%
+32.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72550 (Locust Grove, AR)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 72550 (Locust Grove, AR) runs $1,777 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 8 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 0% above that mark and lands in the 65th national percentile. The Arkansas statewide average is $1,736 per year; this ZIP sits 2% above that figure, ranking #121 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Greenwood (ZIP 72936) at $1,778, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 12.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 72550. 2.44% of policies in ZIP 72550 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,299. Insurers decline to renew 2.44% of policies in ZIP 72550 at expiration, a rise of 32.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 72550 premiums risen 0.7%, spanning $1,701 to $1,777 (five-year average: $1,742), an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 72550 Compares

vs National Average
$1,777 vs $1,776
0% above national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,777 vs $1,736
2% above state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72550, 2018–2022

$1,680$1,700$1,720$1,740$1,760$1,780$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,777
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72550.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,764 -
2019 $1,701 -3.5%
2020 $1,750 +2.9%
2021 $1,718 -1.9%
2022 $1,777 +3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,742
Premium Range
$1,701 - $1,777
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 72550

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

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 72550?
At the 65th percentile nationally, #121 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas, ZIP 72550 (Locust Grove, AR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,777 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Locust Grove, AR?
In ZIP 72550, insurers report a 12.8% loss ratio, a 2.44% claims frequency, and a 2.44% nonrenewal rate, the 65th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72550 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 72550 lands in the 65th percentile: its $1,777/yr average is 0% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72550?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72550 is 2.44%, a rise of 32.9% over the past 5 years in Arkansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72550 over 5 years?
ZIP 72550 premiums spanned $1,701 to $1,777 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,742. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 72550 compare to the Arkansas state average?
The Arkansas state average is $1,736/yr; ZIP 72550 averages $1,777/yr, 2% above that figure, ranking #121 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.