ZIP 24458 · Highland County

Mc Dowell, VA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 24458, Mc Dowell, Virginia averages $1,053/yr.

#584 of 748
Virginia rank
2
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Mc Dowell, VA (ZIP 24458) runs $1,053/yr on average: the 11th percentile nationally and 41% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,053
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-4.9%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

A
PlainInsure Livability Score
89/100
24458 - Mc Dowell, 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
$1,053/yr
Avg premium, 89th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A+
2.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
77.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 24458's premium sits nationally

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

$1,053 Among the lowest lower than 89% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,053/yr
Below-median premium
-4.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
N/A
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
N/A
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24458 (Mc Dowell, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 24458 (Mc Dowell, VA) runs $1,053 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 24458 in the 11th percentile, 41% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 23% below that figure, ranking #584 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Tazewell (ZIP 24651) at $1,053, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 24458 have fallen by 4.9%, ranging from $1,003 to $1,107 with a five-year average of $1,050, an annualized rate of -1.3% per year.

Lower-band NRI for Highland County: 2.5 (Very Low), 3rd percentile nationally, #121/124 in Virginia (93% below 35.3). Hazard label: Drought. Social Vulnerability Index 49.0 · Community Resilience 77.5. 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 24458 Compares

vs National Average
$1,053 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,053 vs $1,369
23% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24458, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,053
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24458.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,107 -
2019 $1,003 -9.4%
2020 $1,047 +4.4%
2021 $1,040 -0.7%
2022 $1,053 +1.2%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 24458

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,050
Premium Range
$1,003 - $1,107
Annual Change Rate
-1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Highland County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 24458 via FIPS 51091. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
2.5
Very Low · 3rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#121
of 124 Virginia counties · state mean 35.3
Top mapped hazard
Drought
Expected annual loss $293,725

Social Vulnerability Index 49.0 · Community Resilience 77.5

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 24458's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 24458 in Highland County (NRI 2.5, hazard Drought), both outside Virginia. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,053/yr 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 24458?
ZIP 24458 (Mc Dowell, VA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 11th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,053 per year, #584 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed -4.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mc Dowell, VA?
In ZIP 24458, insurers report a N/A loss ratio, a N/A claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24458 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 24458 lands in the 11th percentile: its $1,053/yr average is 41% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24458?
ZIP 24458 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24458 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 24458 have ranged from $1,003 to $1,107, with a 5-year average of $1,050. The annualized change rate is -1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 24458 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 24458 has an average premium of $1,053/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 23% below the state average, ranking #584 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 24458?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 24458 (Highland) is 2.5 - #121/124 in Virginia, 3rd national percentile, top hazard Drought. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 24458

This ZIP's premiums run at the 11th 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.