Flood Risk & Insurance Costs in McDowell County, WV

Understanding flood insurance options and risk factors in McDowell County.

Median Home Value

$47,500

Est. NFIP Premium

$190/yr

Est. Private Premium

$143/yr

Potential Savings

$47/yr

NFIP vs. Private Flood Insurance

NFIP (Federal)

Annual Premium$190
Monthly Cost$16
Max Building Coverage$250,000
Max Contents Coverage$100,000

Private Flood Insurance

Annual Premium$143
Monthly Cost$12
Building CoverageUp to full value
Contents CoverageCustomizable

Flood Risk Context for McDowell County

McDowell County in West Virginia has a median home value of $47,500 and median household income of $28,235. A major flood event could cause up to $11,875 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.