ZIP 72626 · Baxter County

Cotter, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72626, Cotter, Arkansas.

27.1%
Loss ratio
1.09%
Nonrenewal rate
#63 of 373
Arkansas rank
85
Policies

The verdict

Cotter, AR (ZIP 72626) averages $1,882/yr for homeowners insurance, 6% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally.

$1,882
Avg premium (2022)
+6%
vs U.S. average
+2.5%
since 2018
70th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,882/yr
+2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.37%
Avg severity: $11,688
Nonrenewal Rate
1.09%
+214.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72626 (Cotter, AR)

ZIP 72626 (Cotter, AR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,882 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 85 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 72626 comes in 6% above, the 70th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Arkansas's average of $1,736, ZIP 72626 is 8% above, ranking #63 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Gravette (ZIP 72736) at $1,880, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 27.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 4.37% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,688. Insurers decline to renew 1.09% of policies in ZIP 72626 at expiration, a rise of 214.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 2.5% through 2022, ranging $1,800 to $1,882 with a 5-year average of $1,845, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 72626 Compares

vs National Average
$1,882 vs $1,776
6% above national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,882 vs $1,736
8% above state avg
National Percentile
70th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72626, 2018–2022

$1,780$1,800$1,820$1,840$1,860$1,880$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,882
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72626.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,836 -
2019 $1,800 -2.0%
2020 $1,863 +3.5%
2021 $1,844 -1.0%
2022 $1,882 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,845
Premium Range
$1,800 - $1,882
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 72626

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 72626?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 72626 (Cotter, AR) averages $1,882 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 70th percentile, #63 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas. Premiums have changed +2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cotter, AR?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 72626: claims frequency (4.37%), loss ratio (27.1%), and nonrenewal rate (1.09%), together placing this ZIP at the 70th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72626 compared to the national average?
ZIP 72626 premiums of $1,882/yr are 6% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 70th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72626?
ZIP 72626 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.09% in Arkansas, a rise of 214.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72626 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 72626 have ranged from $1,800 to $1,882, with a 5-year average of $1,845. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 72626 compare to the Arkansas state average?
The Arkansas state average is $1,736/yr; ZIP 72626 averages $1,882/yr, 8% above that figure, ranking #63 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.