ZIP 26818 · Hardy County

Fisher, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 26818, Fisher, West Virginia averages $1,158/yr.

391.6%
Loss ratio
#211 of 453
West Virginia rank
14
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Fisher, WV (ZIP 26818) runs $1,158/yr on average: the 20th percentile nationally and 35% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,158
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+4.1%
since 2018
20th
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
58/100
26818 - Fisher, 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-
$1,158/yr
Avg premium, 80th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
42.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
23.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 26818's premium sits nationally

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

$1,158 Among the lowest lower than 80% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,158/yr
Below-median premium
+4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
391.6%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.46%
Avg severity: $184,347
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26818 (Fisher, WV)

ZIP 26818 (Fisher, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,158 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 14 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 35% below that mark and lands in the 20th national percentile. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 1% below, ranking #211 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Arnoldsburg (ZIP 25234) at $1,157, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 391.6%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 26818. About 2.46% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $184,347.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 26818 premiums risen 4.1%, spanning $1,073 to $1,158 (five-year average: $1,110), an annualized rate of +1.0% per year.

Hardy County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 42.5 (Very Low), the 42nd national percentile and #33 of 55 West Virginia counties (14% below the 49.2 state mean). Dominant hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 65.2 · Community Resilience 23.9. 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 26818 Compares

vs National Average
$1,158 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,158 vs $1,167
1% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26818, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180 20182019202020212022 $1,158
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26818.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,112 -
2019 $1,086 -2.4%
2020 $1,073 -1.2%
2021 $1,123 +4.7%
2022 $1,158 +3.1%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 26818 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,110
Premium Range
$1,073 - $1,158
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Hardy County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 26818 via FIPS 54031. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
42.5
Very Low · 42nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#33
of 55 West Virginia counties · state mean 49.2
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $618,237

Social Vulnerability Index 65.2 · Community Resilience 23.9

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 26818

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 26818 in Hardy County (NRI 42.5, hazard Hurricane), both outside West Virginia. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,158/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 26818?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 26818 (Fisher, WV) is comparatively affordable at $1,158 per year as of 2022, just the 20th percentile nationally, #211 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed +4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fisher, WV?
ZIP 26818 is running a loss ratio above 100% (391.6%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 2.46% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26818 compared to the national average?
At $1,158/yr, ZIP 26818 runs 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 20th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26818?
ZIP 26818 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26818 over 5 years?
ZIP 26818 premiums spanned $1,073 to $1,158 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,110. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 26818 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26818 runs 1% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,158/yr), ranking #211 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 26818?
Hardy County scores 42.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 42nd percentile nationally and #33 of 55 West Virginia counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 26818

This ZIP's premiums run at the 20th 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.