ZIP 26440 · Barbour County

Thornton, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26440, Thornton, West Virginia.

344.8%
Loss ratio
0.58%
Nonrenewal rate
#200 of 453
West Virginia rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Thornton, WV (ZIP 26440) averages $1,167/yr for homeowners insurance, 34% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally.

$1,167
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
+0.0%
since 2018
20th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,167/yr
+0.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
344.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.65%
Avg severity: $86,486
Nonrenewal Rate
0.58%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26440 (Thornton, WV)

ZIP 26440 (Thornton, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,167 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 10 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 26440 comes in 34% below, the 20th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 0% (below), ranking #200 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Frametown (ZIP 26623) at $1,164, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 344.8%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.65%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $86,486. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.58% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 26440 costs have risen 0.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,167 to a high of $1,220, an annualized rate of 0.0% per year.

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 26440 Compares

vs National Average
$1,167 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,167 vs $1,167
0% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26440, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,167
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26440.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,167 -
2019 $1,220 +4.6%
2020 $1,180 -3.2%
2021 $1,189 +0.7%
2022 $1,167 -1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,184
Premium Range
$1,167 - $1,220
Annual Change Rate
0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26440

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

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 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 26440?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 26440 (Thornton, WV) is comparatively affordable at $1,167 per year as of 2022, just the 20th percentile nationally, #200 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed +0.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Thornton, WV?
ZIP 26440 is running a loss ratio above 100% (344.8%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 4.65% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.58%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26440 compared to the national average?
At $1,167/yr, ZIP 26440 runs 34% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 20th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26440?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26440 is 0.58% in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26440 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26440 have ranged from $1,167 to $1,220, with a 5-year average of $1,184. The annualized change rate is 0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 26440 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 26440 averages $1,167/yr, 0% below that figure, ranking #200 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.

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.