ZIP 72941 · Sebastian County

Lavaca, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72941, Lavaca, Arkansas.

438.3%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#178 of 373
Arkansas rank
37
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 72941 (Lavaca, AR) homeowners insurance averages $1,708/yr, 61st percentile nationally, 4% below the U.S. norm.

$1,708
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
+8.4%
since 2018
61st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,708/yr
+8.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
438.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
44.89%
Avg severity: $16,677
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
-18.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72941 (Lavaca, AR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 72941 (Lavaca, AR) at $1,708 per year for 2022 across approximately 37 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 72941 comes in 4% below, the 61st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Arkansas's average of $1,736, ZIP 72941 is 2% below, ranking #178 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Pocahontas (ZIP 72455) at $1,707, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 72941 shows a 438.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 44.89% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,677. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.92% in this ZIP, a drop of 18.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 72941 premiums risen 8.4%, spanning $1,575 to $1,708 (five-year average: $1,639), 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 72941 Compares

vs National Average
$1,708 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,708 vs $1,736
2% below state avg
National Percentile
61th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72941, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,708
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72941.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,575 -
2019 $1,588 +0.8%
2020 $1,662 +4.7%
2021 $1,661 -0.1%
2022 $1,708 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,639
Premium Range
$1,575 - $1,708
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 72941

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

  • Compare ZIP 72941 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Arkansas compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Arkansas overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 72941?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 72941 (Lavaca, AR) averages $1,708 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 61st percentile, #178 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas. Premiums have changed +8.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lavaca, AR?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 72941: a claims frequency of 44.89% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.92%, against a loss ratio above 100% (438.3%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72941 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 72941 lands in the 61st percentile: its $1,708/yr average is 4% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72941?
ZIP 72941 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.92% in Arkansas, a drop of 18.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72941 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 72941 runs $1,575-$1,708 (5-year average $1,639). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 72941 compare to the Arkansas state average?
The Arkansas state average is $1,736/yr; ZIP 72941 averages $1,708/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #178 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.