ZIP 24251 · Scott County

Gate City, VA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 24251, Gate City, Virginia averages $975/yr.

56.6%
Loss ratio
2.10%
Nonrenewal rate
#678 of 748
Virginia rank
28
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 24251 (Gate City, VA) is #24,047 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #2,531 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$975
Avg premium (2022)
#24,047
of 25,593 on premium
#2,531
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
6th
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
49/100
24251 - Gate City, VA

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 A+
$975/yr
Avg premium, 94th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
42.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
6.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 24251's premium sits nationally

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

$975 Among the lowest lower than 94% 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 24251. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Virginia, 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 24251; crosshairs: Virginia averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$594.3$1763.9$2933.6$4103.2$5272.80.2%1.4%2.6%3.8%4.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 24441 · Grottoes $807/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 24325 · Dugspur $894/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 24370 · Saltville $932/yr · 2.44%
  • ZIP 24557 · Gretna $953/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 24430 · Craigsville $967/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 24251 · Gate City (this ZIP) $975/yr · 2.10%
  • ZIP 24127 · New Castle $977/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 24333 · Galax $993/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 24279 · Pound $1,001/yr · 2.43%
  • ZIP 24361 · Meadowview $1,016/yr · 2.31%
  • ZIP 24120 · Meadows Of Dan $1,030/yr · 1.48%
  • ZIP 24256 · Haysi $1,044/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 24070 · Catawba $1,055/yr · 1.33%
  • ZIP 22656 · Stephenson $1,076/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 22206 · Arlington $1,090/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 22664 · Woodstock $1,106/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 24072 · Check $1,127/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 24620 · Hurley $1,142/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 24018 · Roanoke $1,159/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 24060 · Blacksburg $1,177/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 23224 · Richmond $1,193/yr · 2.95%
  • ZIP 23821 · Alberta $1,208/yr · 3.42%
  • ZIP 23235 · Richmond $1,236/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 22942 · Gordonsville $1,249/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 23960 · Prospect $1,267/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 22960 · Orange $1,277/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 23002 · Amelia Court House $1,290/yr · 1.57%
  • ZIP 24090 · Fincastle $1,308/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 22405 · Fredericksburg $1,318/yr · 1.51%
  • ZIP 22310 · Alexandria $1,342/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 23089 · Lanexa $1,369/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 23841 · Dinwiddie $1,384/yr · 2.23%
  • ZIP 22901 · Charlottesville $1,402/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 22903 · Charlottesville $1,430/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 23887 · Valentines $1,447/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 23085 · King And Queen Court House $1,474/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 22030 · Fairfax $1,502/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 23350 · Exmore $1,527/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 20136 · Bristow $1,549/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 22046 · Falls Church $1,583/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 23146 · Rockville $1,615/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 23464 · Virginia Beach $1,661/yr · 3.65%
  • ZIP 23221 · Richmond $1,693/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 23845 · Ebony $1,758/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 23314 · Carrollton $1,823/yr · 2.92%
  • ZIP 22511 · Lottsburg $1,890/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 23056 · Foster $2,002/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 23456 · Virginia Beach $2,112/yr · 4.74%
  • ZIP 20197 · Waterford $2,589/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 20184 · Upperville $5,060/yr · 2.16%
Avg Premium (2022)
$975/yr
Below-median premium
+11.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.6%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.76%
Avg severity: $19,978
Nonrenewal Rate
2.10%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+212.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24251 (Gate City, VA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 24251 (Gate City, VA) at $975 per year for 2022 across approximately 28 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 45% below that mark and lands in the 6th national percentile. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 29% below that figure, ranking #678 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Madison Heights (ZIP 24572) at $975, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 56.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.76%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,978. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.10% in this ZIP, a rise of 212.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 24251 premiums risen 11.9%, spanning $871 to $975 (five-year average: $915), an annualized rate of +2.9% per year.

Scott County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 42.0 (Very Low), the 42nd national percentile and #50 of 124 Virginia counties (19% above the 35.3 state mean). Dominant hazard: Earthquake. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 87.8 · Community Resilience 6.2. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 24251 Compares

vs National Average
$975 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$975 vs $1,369
29% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24251, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $975
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24251.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $871 -
2019 $884 +1.5%
2020 $896 +1.4%
2021 $952 +6.2%
2022 $975 +2.4%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 24251 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$915
Premium Range
$871 - $975
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Scott County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 24251 via FIPS 51169. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
42.0
Very Low · 42nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#50
of 124 Virginia counties · state mean 35.3
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $375,398

Social Vulnerability Index 87.8 · Community Resilience 6.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 24251

Cross-state peers for ZIP 24251: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Virginia. County hazard context (Scott, NRI 42.0) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($975/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (2.10% 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 24251?
ZIP 24251 (Gate City, VA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 6th percentile as of 2022, averaging $975 per year, #678 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +11.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gate City, VA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 24251: claims frequency (2.76%), loss ratio (56.6%), and nonrenewal rate (2.10%), together placing this ZIP at the 6th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24251 compared to the national average?
At $975/yr, ZIP 24251 runs 45% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 6th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24251?
Insurers decline to renew 2.10% of policies in ZIP 24251 in Virginia, a rise of 212.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24251 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 24251 runs $871-$975 (5-year average $915). The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 24251 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 24251 has an average premium of $975/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 29% below the state average, ranking #678 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 24251?
Scott County scores 42.0 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 42nd percentile nationally and #50 of 124 Virginia counties. The index's top hazard label is Earthquake. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 24251

This ZIP's premiums run at the 6th 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.