ZIP 72579 · Independence County

Sulphur Rock, AR Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 72579, Sulphur Rock, Arkansas averages $1,481/yr.

25.3%
Loss ratio
0.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#352 of 373
Arkansas rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Sulphur Rock, AR sits #14,113 nationally on average premium ($1,481) versus #18,674 on nonrenewal rate (0.44%).

$1,481
Avg premium (2022)
#14,113
of 25,593 on premium
#18,674
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
45th
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
48/100
72579 - Sulphur Rock, 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 C
$1,481/yr
Avg premium, 55th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
69.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
26.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 72579's premium sits nationally

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

$1,481 Lower than most lower than 55% 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 72579. 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 72579; 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 49 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 (this ZIP) $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 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)
$1,481/yr
Near-median premium
-4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.3%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.08%
Avg severity: $12,128
Nonrenewal Rate
0.44%
Below-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72579 (Sulphur Rock, AR)

ZIP 72579 (Sulphur Rock, AR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,481 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 13 reported policies. That is 17% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 45th percentile nationally. Compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736, this ZIP runs 15% below, ranking #352 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Waldron (ZIP 72958) at $1,481, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 72579 is 25.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.08% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,128. 0.44% of ZIP 72579 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 4.1% through 2022, ranging $1,481 to $1,600 with a 5-year average of $1,526, an annualized rate of -1.0% per year.

Independence County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 69.1 (Relatively Low), 69th percentile nationally and #23 of 75 Arkansas counties - 24% above the state mean of 55.5. Dominant mapped hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 56.5 · Community Resilience 26.7. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 72579 Compares

vs National Average
$1,481 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,481 vs $1,736
15% below state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72579, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,481
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72579.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,544 -
2019 $1,600 +3.6%
2020 $1,518 -5.1%
2021 $1,489 -1.9%
2022 $1,481 -0.5%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 72579

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,526
Premium Range
$1,481 - $1,600
Annual Change Rate
-1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Independence County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 72579 via FIPS 05063. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
69.1
Relatively Low · 69th national percentile
In-state county rank
#23
of 75 Arkansas counties · state mean 55.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $5,827,661

Social Vulnerability Index 56.5 · Community Resilience 26.7

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Arkansas for ZIP 72579

ZIP 72579's county NRI is 69.1 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Arkansas containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,481/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.44% 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 72579?
At the 45th percentile nationally, #352 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas, ZIP 72579 (Sulphur Rock, AR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,481 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sulphur Rock, AR?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 72579: claims frequency (3.08%), loss ratio (25.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.44%), together placing this ZIP at the 45th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72579 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 72579 lands in the 45th percentile: its $1,481/yr average is 17% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72579?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72579 is 0.44% in Arkansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72579 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 72579 have ranged from $1,481 to $1,600, with a 5-year average of $1,526. The annualized change rate is -1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 72579 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 72579 has an average premium of $1,481/yr compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #352 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 72579?
County NRI 69.1 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 72579 via Independence County FIPS 05063. In-state rank #23 of 75; national percentile 69th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 72579

This ZIP's premiums run at the 45th 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.