Flood Risk & Insurance Costs in Gilmer County, WV

Understanding flood insurance options and risk factors in Gilmer County.

Median Home Value

$89,800

Est. NFIP Premium

$359/yr

Est. Private Premium

$269/yr

Potential Savings

$90/yr

NFIP vs. Private Flood Insurance

NFIP (Federal)

Annual Premium$359
Monthly Cost$30
Max Building Coverage$250,000
Max Contents Coverage$100,000

Private Flood Insurance

Annual Premium$269
Monthly Cost$22
Building CoverageUp to full value
Contents CoverageCustomizable

Flood Risk Context for Gilmer County

Gilmer County in West Virginia has a median home value of $89,800 and median household income of $51,552. A major flood event could cause up to $22,450 in damage to a median-value home.

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Other Counties in West Virginia

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.