ZIP 72685 · Searcy County

Western Grove, AR Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 72685, Western Grove, Arkansas averages $1,628/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Western Grove, AR (ZIP 72685) ranks #11,390 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,628/yr) but #7,075 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.25%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,628
Avg premium (2022)
#11,390
of 25,593 on premium
#7,075
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
55th
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
72685 - Western Grove, 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 D
$1,628/yr
Avg premium, 45th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B
27.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
28.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 72685's premium sits nationally

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

$1,628 Around the middle lower than 45% 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 72685. 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 72685; 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 $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 (this ZIP) $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)
$1,628/yr
Near-median premium
+8.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
72.6%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
10.00%
Avg severity: $11,817
Nonrenewal Rate
1.25%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

Lower-band NRI for Searcy County: 27.7 (Very Low), 28th percentile nationally, #68/75 in Arkansas (50% below 55.5). Hazard label: Ice Storm. Social Vulnerability Index 83.6 · Community Resilience 28.6. FEMA NRI is not the FIO premium table.

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%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 72685 (5 years)

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)

Lower FEMA NRI in Searcy County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 72685 via FIPS 05129. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
27.7
Very Low · 28th national percentile
In-state county rank
#68
of 75 Arkansas counties · state mean 55.5
Top mapped hazard
Ice Storm
Expected annual loss $2,247,846

Social Vulnerability Index 83.6 · Community Resilience 28.6

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 72685's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 72685 in Searcy County (NRI 27.7, hazard Ice Storm), both outside Arkansas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,628/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.25% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 72685?
County NRI 27.7 (Very Low) covers ZIP 72685 via Searcy County FIPS 05129. In-state rank #68 of 75; national percentile 28th; hazard Ice Storm.

What to do with ZIP 72685

This ZIP's premiums run at the 55th 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.