Flood Risk & Insurance Costs in Buncombe County, NC

Understanding flood insurance options and risk factors in Buncombe County.

Median Home Value

$328,900

Est. NFIP Premium

$1,316/yr

Est. Private Premium

$987/yr

Potential Savings

$329/yr

NFIP vs. Private Flood Insurance

NFIP (Federal)

Annual Premium$1,316
Monthly Cost$110
Max Building Coverage$250,000
Max Contents Coverage$100,000

Private Flood Insurance

Annual Premium$987
Monthly Cost$82
Building CoverageUp to full value
Contents CoverageCustomizable

Flood Risk Context for Buncombe County

Buncombe County in North Carolina has a median home value of $328,900 and median household income of $66,531. A major flood event could cause up to $82,225 in damage to a median-value home.

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Other Counties in North Carolina

County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: FEMA NFIP, state insurance departments. Estimates are county-level approximations and may not reflect specific properties or flood zones. This is not insurance advice.