ZIP 25266 · Roane County

Newton, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 25266, Newton, West Virginia averages $1,256/yr.

20.7%
Loss ratio
#98 of 453
West Virginia rank
8
Policies

The verdict

At $1,256/yr, Newton, WV (ZIP 25266) sits in the 28th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 29% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,256
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-8.3%
since 2018
28th
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
53/100
25266 - Newton, 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
$1,256/yr
Avg premium, 72nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
45.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
23.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 25266's premium sits nationally

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

$1,256 Lower than most lower than 72% 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)
$1,256/yr
Below-median premium
-8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.7%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.04%
Avg severity: $6,438
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25266 (Newton, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 25266 (Newton, WV) pay an average of $1,256 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 8 reported policies. That is 29% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally. The West Virginia statewide average is $1,167 per year; this ZIP sits 8% above that figure, ranking #98 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Crum (ZIP 25669) at $1,256, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 20.7%, 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 4.04%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,438.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 25266 premiums fallen 8.3%, spanning $1,213 to $1,369 (five-year average: $1,293), an annualized rate of -2.1% per year.

For ZIP 25266, county-level FEMA NRI is 45.0 in Roane - middle of the national distribution (45th percentile) and #30 among 55 West Virginia counties. Top hazard on the index: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 82.8 · Community Resilience 23.3.

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 25266 Compares

vs National Average
$1,256 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,256 vs $1,167
8% above state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25266, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,256
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25266.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,369 -
2019 $1,323 -3.3%
2020 $1,303 -1.5%
2021 $1,213 -6.9%
2022 $1,256 +3.5%

Cost relief window in ZIP 25266, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,293
Premium Range
$1,213 - $1,369
Annual Change Rate
-2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Roane County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 25266 via FIPS 54087. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
45.0
Relatively Low · 45th national percentile
In-state county rank
#30
of 55 West Virginia counties · state mean 49.2
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $249,655

Social Vulnerability Index 82.8 · Community Resilience 23.3

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 25266 (outside West Virginia)

ZIP 25266's county NRI is 45.0 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not West Virginia containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,256/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 25266?
ZIP 25266 (Newton, WV) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,256 per year as of 2022 (28th percentile, #98 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia). Premiums have changed -8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newton, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 25266: claims frequency (4.04%), loss ratio (20.7%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 28th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25266 compared to the national average?
At $1,256/yr, ZIP 25266 runs 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25266?
ZIP 25266 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25266 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 25266 runs $1,213-$1,369 (5-year average $1,293). The annualized change rate is -2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 25266 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 25266 has an average premium of $1,256/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 8% above the state average, ranking #98 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 25266?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 25266 (Roane) is 45.0 - #30/55 in West Virginia, 45th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 25266

This ZIP's premiums run at the 28th 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.