ZIP 24844 · McDowell County

Iaeger, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 24844, Iaeger, West Virginia averages $1,200/yr.

20.8%
Loss ratio
#167 of 453
West Virginia rank
12
Policies

The verdict

At $1,200/yr, Iaeger, WV (ZIP 24844) sits in the 23rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 32% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,200
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-11.3%
since 2018
23rd
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
38/100
24844 - Iaeger, WV

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 B+
$1,200/yr
Avg premium, 77th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
76.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
4.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 24844's premium sits nationally

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

$1,200 Among the lowest lower than 77% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,200/yr
Below-median premium
-11.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.8%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.16%
Avg severity: $21,427
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24844 (Iaeger, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 24844 (Iaeger, WV) at $1,200 per year for 2022 across approximately 12 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 32% below that mark and lands in the 23rd national percentile. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (above), ranking #167 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Hendricks (ZIP 26271) at $1,200, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 24844 is 20.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.16%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,427.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 24844 premiums fallen 11.3%, spanning $1,200 to $1,354 (five-year average: $1,260), an annualized rate of -3.0% per year.

FEMA NRI places McDowell County in the upper risk band at 76.7 (Relatively Low): national 77th percentile, #6/55 inside West Virginia, and 56% above the 49.2 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 96.3 · Community Resilience 4.1. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 24844 Compares

vs National Average
$1,200 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,200 vs $1,167
3% above state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24844, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,200
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24844.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,354 -
2019 $1,271 -6.1%
2020 $1,246 -2.0%
2021 $1,231 -1.2%
2022 $1,200 -2.5%

2018-2022: premiums easing -3.0%/yr

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,260
Premium Range
$1,200 - $1,354
Annual Change Rate
-3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in McDowell County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 24844 via FIPS 54047. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
76.7
Relatively Low · 77th national percentile
In-state county rank
#6
of 55 West Virginia counties · state mean 49.2
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $4,984,289

Social Vulnerability Index 96.3 · Community Resilience 4.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside West Virginia for ZIP 24844

Cross-state peers for ZIP 24844: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside West Virginia. County hazard context (McDowell, NRI 76.7) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,200/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 24844?
ZIP 24844 (Iaeger, WV) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,200 per year as of 2022 (23rd percentile, #167 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia). Premiums have changed -11.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Iaeger, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 24844: claims frequency (1.16%), loss ratio (20.8%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 23rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24844 compared to the national average?
At $1,200/yr, ZIP 24844 runs 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 23rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24844?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 24844 in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24844 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 24844 have ranged from $1,200 to $1,354, with a 5-year average of $1,260. The annualized change rate is -3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 24844 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 24844 runs 3% above the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,200/yr), ranking #167 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 24844?
McDowell County scores 76.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 77th percentile nationally and #6 of 55 West Virginia counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 24844

This ZIP's premiums run at the 23rd 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.