ZIP 24981 · Summers County

Talcott, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 24981, Talcott, West Virginia averages $1,046/yr.

8.5%
Loss ratio
#378 of 453
West Virginia rank
19
Policies

The verdict

At $1,046/yr, Talcott, WV (ZIP 24981) sits in the 11th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 41% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,046
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-9.0%
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

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
61/100
24981 - Talcott, 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 A
$1,046/yr
Avg premium, 89th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C+
40.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
19.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 24981's premium sits nationally

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

$1,046 Among the lowest lower than 89% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,046/yr
Below-median premium
-9.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.5%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
0.91%
Avg severity: $9,774
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24981 (Talcott, WV)

ZIP 24981 (Talcott, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,046 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 19 reported policies. That is 41% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 11th percentile nationally. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 10% below, ranking #378 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Ansted (ZIP 25812) at $1,046, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 8.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 0.91%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,774.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 24981 have fallen by 9.0%, ranging from $1,046 to $1,174 with a five-year average of $1,103, an annualized rate of -2.3% per year.

Summers County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 40.2 (Very Low), the 40th national percentile and #35 of 55 West Virginia counties (18% below the 49.2 state mean). Dominant hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 88.9 · Community Resilience 19.2. 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 24981 Compares

vs National Average
$1,046 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,046 vs $1,167
10% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24981, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,046
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24981.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,150 -
2019 $1,174 +2.0%
2020 $1,050 -10.5%
2021 $1,093 +4.1%
2022 $1,046 -4.3%

Softening premium path for ZIP 24981 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,103
Premium Range
$1,046 - $1,174
Annual Change Rate
-2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Summers County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 24981 via FIPS 54089. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
40.2
Very Low · 40th national percentile
In-state county rank
#35
of 55 West Virginia counties · state mean 49.2
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $1,890,815

Social Vulnerability Index 88.9 · Community Resilience 19.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
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.

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 24981 (outside West Virginia)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 24981 in Summers County (NRI 40.2, hazard Cold Wave), both outside West Virginia. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,046/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 24981?
ZIP 24981 (Talcott, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 11th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,046 per year, #378 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -9.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Talcott, WV?
In ZIP 24981, insurers report a 8.5% loss ratio, a 0.91% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24981 compared to the national average?
ZIP 24981 premiums of $1,046/yr are 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 11th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24981?
ZIP 24981 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24981 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 24981 runs $1,046-$1,174 (5-year average $1,103). The annualized change rate is -2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 24981 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 24981 averages $1,046/yr, 10% below that figure, ranking #378 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 24981?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 24981 (Summers) is 40.2 - #35/55 in West Virginia, 40th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 24981

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.