ZIP 81131 · Saguache County

Crestone, CO Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 81131, Crestone, Colorado averages $1,492/yr.

89.1%
Loss ratio
1.82%
Nonrenewal rate
#371 of 418
Colorado rank
1
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 81131 (Crestone, CO) is #13,924 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #3,458 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,492
Avg premium (2022)
#13,924
of 25,593 on premium
#3,458
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
46th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
47/100
81131 - Crestone, CO

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 C-
$1,492/yr
Avg premium, 54th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A
14.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
10.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 81131's premium sits nationally

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

$1,492 Lower than most lower than 54% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 81131. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Colorado, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 81131; crosshairs: Colorado averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$425.1$3415.6$6406.0$9396.4$12386.90.3%0.9%1.5%2.1%2.7%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 81501 · Grand Junction $969/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 81521 · Fruita $1,101/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 81410 · Austin $1,189/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 81525 · Mack $1,281/yr · 2.50%
  • ZIP 81419 · Hotchkiss $1,366/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 81140 · La Jara $1,483/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 81131 · Crestone (this ZIP) $1,492/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 81242 · Poncha Springs $1,534/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 81201 · Salida $1,639/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 80461 · Leadville $1,704/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 81133 · Fort Garland $1,782/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 81236 · Nathrop $1,931/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 81601 · Glenwood Springs $2,048/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 80019 · Aurora $2,101/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 81089 · Walsenburg $2,163/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 80910 · Colorado Springs $2,238/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 80444 · Georgetown $2,263/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 80620 · Evans $2,298/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 81090 · Walsh $2,333/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 80030 · Westminster $2,351/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 81058 · Manzanola $2,377/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 81092 · Wiley $2,427/yr · 2.34%
  • ZIP 80446 · Granby $2,463/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 80550 · Windsor $2,491/yr · 1.62%
  • ZIP 80033 · Wheat Ridge $2,518/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 81063 · Ordway $2,556/yr · 1.48%
  • ZIP 81025 · Boone $2,577/yr · 2.36%
  • ZIP 80422 · Black Hawk $2,621/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 80951 · Colorado Springs $2,654/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 80012 · Aurora $2,686/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 80212 · Denver $2,712/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 80031 · Westminster $2,746/yr · 1.52%
  • ZIP 80013 · Aurora $2,778/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 80211 · Denver $2,808/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 80833 · Rush $2,847/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 80478 · Tabernash $2,887/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 81023 · Beulah $2,933/yr · 2.57%
  • ZIP 80831 · Peyton $2,987/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 80470 · Pine $3,025/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 80807 · Burlington $3,086/yr · 2.19%
  • ZIP 80305 · Boulder $3,129/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 80203 · Denver $3,201/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 80117 · Kiowa $3,261/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 80127 · Littleton $3,352/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 80433 · Conifer $3,433/yr · 1.70%
  • ZIP 80137 · Watkins $3,616/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 80121 · Littleton $3,868/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 80206 · Denver $4,109/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 81632 · Edwards $5,320/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 81611 · Aspen $11,843/yr · 0.54%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,492/yr
Near-median premium
+16.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
89.1%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
0.66%
Avg severity: $201,358
Nonrenewal Rate
1.82%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+194.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81131 (Crestone, CO)

Homeowners in ZIP 81131 (Crestone, CO) pay an average of $1,492 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 16% below that mark and lands in the 46th national percentile. Against Colorado's average of $2,591, ZIP 81131 is 42% below, ranking #371 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Phippsburg (ZIP 80469) at $1,492, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 81131 shows a 89.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 0.66%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $201,358. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.82%, a rise of 194.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 81131 premiums risen 16.5%, spanning $1,281 to $1,492 (five-year average: $1,376), an annualized rate of +3.9% per year.

Lower-band NRI for Saguache County: 14.2 (Very Low), 14th percentile nationally, #46/64 in Colorado (65% below 40.7). Hazard label: Drought. Social Vulnerability Index 55.2 · Community Resilience 10.7. FEMA NRI is not the FIO premium table.

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 81131 Compares

vs National Average
$1,492 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,492 vs $2,591
42% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81131, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,492
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81131.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,281 -
2019 $1,287 +0.5%
2020 $1,390 +8.0%
2021 $1,431 +2.9%
2022 $1,492 +4.2%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 81131 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,376
Premium Range
$1,281 - $1,492
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Saguache County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 81131 via FIPS 08109. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
14.2
Very Low · 14th national percentile
In-state county rank
#46
of 64 Colorado counties · state mean 40.7
Top mapped hazard
Drought
Expected annual loss $1,005,533

Social Vulnerability Index 55.2 · Community Resilience 10.7

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Colorado for ZIP 81131

ZIP 81131's county NRI is 14.2 (Very Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Colorado containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,492/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.82% 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 81131?
At the 46th percentile nationally, #371 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 81131 (Crestone, CO) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,492 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +16.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Crestone, CO?
In ZIP 81131, insurers report a 89.1% loss ratio, a 0.66% claims frequency, and a 1.82% nonrenewal rate, the 46th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81131 compared to the national average?
At $1,492/yr, ZIP 81131 runs 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81131?
Insurers decline to renew 1.82% of policies in ZIP 81131 in Colorado, a rise of 194.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81131 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 81131 have ranged from $1,281 to $1,492, with a 5-year average of $1,376. The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 81131 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 81131 averages $1,492/yr, 42% below that figure, ranking #371 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 81131?
Saguache County scores 14.2 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 14th percentile nationally and #46 of 64 Colorado counties. The index's top hazard label is Drought. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 81131

This ZIP's premiums run at the 46th 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.