ZIP 72685 · Searcy County

Western Grove, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72685, Western Grove, Arkansas.

72.6%
Loss ratio
1.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#249 of 373
Arkansas rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Western Grove, AR (ZIP 72685) averages $1,628/yr for homeowners insurance, 8% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally.

$1,628
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
+8.2%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,628/yr
+8.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
72.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.00%
Avg severity: $11,817
Nonrenewal Rate
1.25%
-21.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72685 (Western Grove, AR)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 72685 (Western Grove, AR) runs $1,628 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 10 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 72685 in the 55th percentile, 8% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Arkansas statewide average is $1,736 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #249 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Viola (ZIP 72583) at $1,627, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 72.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 72685. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 10.00%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,817. 1.25% of ZIP 72685 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 21.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 72685 costs have risen 8.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,476 to a high of $1,628, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 72685 Compares

vs National Average
$1,628 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,628 vs $1,736
6% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72685, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,628
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72685.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,504 -
2019 $1,476 -1.9%
2020 $1,531 +3.8%
2021 $1,580 +3.2%
2022 $1,628 +3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,544
Premium Range
$1,476 - $1,628
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 72685

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

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 72685?
ZIP 72685 (Western Grove, AR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,628 per year as of 2022 (55th percentile, #249 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas). Premiums have changed +8.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Western Grove, AR?
In ZIP 72685, insurers report a 72.6% loss ratio, a 10.00% claims frequency, and a 1.25% nonrenewal rate, the 55th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72685 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 72685 lands in the 55th percentile: its $1,628/yr average is 8% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72685?
ZIP 72685 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.25% in Arkansas, a drop of 21.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72685 over 5 years?
ZIP 72685 premiums spanned $1,476 to $1,628 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,544. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 72685 compare to the Arkansas state average?
The Arkansas state average is $1,736/yr; ZIP 72685 averages $1,628/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #249 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.