ZIP 25971 · Mercer County

Lerona, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 25971, Lerona, West Virginia averages $1,215/yr.

6.1%
Loss ratio
0.90%
Nonrenewal rate
#147 of 453
West Virginia rank
21
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 25971 (Lerona, WV) is #19,370 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #11,317 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,215
Avg premium (2022)
#19,370
of 25,593 on premium
#11,317
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
24th
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

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
51/100
25971 - Lerona, 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+
$1,215/yr
Avg premium, 76th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
65.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
35.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 25971's premium sits nationally

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

$1,215 Among the lowest lower than 76% 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 25971. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in West 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 25971; crosshairs: West Virginia averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$887.9$1160.7$1433.6$1706.4$1979.20.1%0.6%1.1%1.6%2.1%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 26159 · Paden City $937/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 25161 · Powellton $968/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 26362 · Harrisville $984/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 25962 · Rainelle $997/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 26726 · Keyser $1,012/yr · 0.24%
  • ZIP 26101 · Parkersburg $1,025/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 24970 · Ronceverte $1,031/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 25011 · Bancroft $1,042/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 26444 · Tunnelton $1,047/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 26293 · Valley Bend $1,056/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 26062 · Weirton $1,066/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 25086 · Glasgow $1,069/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 26591 · Worthington $1,075/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 26501 · Morgantown $1,081/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 26836 · Moorefield $1,086/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 25015 · Belle $1,091/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 25315 · Charleston $1,095/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 25031 · Boomer $1,098/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 26847 · Petersburg $1,106/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 26575 · Hundred $1,107/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 25823 · Coal City $1,109/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 25007 · Arnett $1,116/yr · 1.52%
  • ZIP 26253 · Beverly $1,123/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 25303 · South Charleston $1,134/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 26278 · Mabie $1,140/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 25276 · Spencer $1,146/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 25979 · Pipestem $1,153/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 25801 · Beckley $1,160/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 26033 · Cameron $1,175/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 26764 · Terra Alta $1,184/yr · 0.18%
  • ZIP 25419 · Falling Waters $1,192/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 25286 · Walton $1,199/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 26283 · Montrose $1,204/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 24901 · Lewisburg $1,211/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 25971 · Lerona (this ZIP) $1,215/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 25635 · Man $1,220/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 26059 · Triadelphia $1,227/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 25309 · South Charleston $1,235/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 25678 · Matewan $1,241/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 25444 · Slanesville $1,243/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 25506 · Branchland $1,257/yr · 2.01%
  • ZIP 25213 · Winfield $1,278/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 25617 · Davin $1,296/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 25628 · Kistler $1,313/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 26711 · Capon Bridge $1,338/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 25621 · Gilbert $1,371/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 25140 · Naoma $1,397/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 25430 · Kearneysville $1,440/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 25832 · Daniels $1,553/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 24986 · White Sulphur Springs $1,930/yr · 0.51%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,215/yr
Below-median premium
+0.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.1%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.25%
Avg severity: $3,290
Nonrenewal Rate
0.90%
Near-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25971 (Lerona, WV)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 25971 (Lerona, WV) runs $1,215 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 21 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 32% below that mark and lands in the 24th national percentile. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 25971 is 4% above, ranking #147 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Beaver (ZIP 25813) at $1,215, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 6.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.25% of policies in ZIP 25971 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,290. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.90%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 25971 costs have risen 0.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,174 to a high of $1,247, an annualized rate of +0.1% per year.

For ZIP 25971, county-level FEMA NRI is 65.2 in Mercer - middle of the national distribution (65th percentile) and #18 among 55 West Virginia counties. Top hazard on the index: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 75.7 · Community Resilience 35.6.

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 25971 Compares

vs National Average
$1,215 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,215 vs $1,167
4% above state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25971, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260 20182019202020212022 $1,215
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25971.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,210 -
2019 $1,247 +3.0%
2020 $1,189 -4.6%
2021 $1,174 -1.3%
2022 $1,215 +3.5%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 25971 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,207
Premium Range
$1,174 - $1,247
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Mercer County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 25971 via FIPS 54055. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
65.2
Relatively Low · 65th national percentile
In-state county rank
#18
of 55 West Virginia counties · state mean 49.2
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $2,866,342

Social Vulnerability Index 75.7 · Community Resilience 35.6

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 25971 (outside West Virginia)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 25971: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside West Virginia. County hazard context (Mercer, NRI 65.2) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,215/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.90% 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 25971?
At the 24th percentile nationally, #147 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, ZIP 25971 (Lerona, WV) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,215 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lerona, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 25971: claims frequency (2.25%), loss ratio (6.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.90%), together placing this ZIP at the 24th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25971 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 25971 lands in the 24th percentile: its $1,215/yr average is 32% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25971?
ZIP 25971 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.90% in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25971 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 25971 have ranged from $1,174 to $1,247, with a 5-year average of $1,207. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 25971 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 25971 runs 4% above the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,215/yr), ranking #147 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 25971?
Mercer County scores 65.2 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 65th percentile nationally and #18 of 55 West Virginia counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 25971

This ZIP's premiums run at the 24th 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.