What homeowners actually paid for insulation in West South Central
West South Central came in 8% under the national median for insulation: hired owners reported $2,300, versus $2,500 across the US, about $2,530 in today's dollars. Half of these 71 jobs landed between $1,400 and $3,200, tight enough (2.3×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 4 of 7 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $510 (n=60).
Hired owners, West South Central
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 71 | $660 | $1,540 | $2,530 | $3,520 | $6,930 |
| Did it themselves | 60 | $220 | $400 | $560 | $1,980 | $5,720 |
| Everyone | 131 | $320 | $550 | $1,870 | $3,300 | $5,830 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
West South Central vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
Other divisions
Questions
How much did insulation cost in West South Central?
Hired owners there reported a median of $2,300 (about $2,530 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $1,400 and $3,200, from 71 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 71 records, fewer than the national 528, so treat it as a rough local reading. Quote Check uses the division row when your metro has fewer than 50 records.
Can I see where my quote falls?
Yes: the spread here is 2.3×, so Quote Check places a quote below, within or above the middle half.