ZIP 81133 · Costilla County

Fort Garland, CO Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 81133, Fort Garland, Colorado averages $1,782/yr.

27.4%
Loss ratio
1.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#338 of 418
Colorado rank

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Fort Garland, CO sits #8,979 nationally on average premium ($1,782) versus #8,075 on nonrenewal rate (1.15%).

$1,782
Avg premium (2022)
#8,979
of 25,593 on premium
#8,075
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
65th
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
46/100
81133 - Fort Garland, 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 F
$1,782/yr
Avg premium, 35th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A+
6.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
0.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 81133's premium sits nationally

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

$1,782 Around the middle lower than 35% 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 81133. 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 81133; 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 49 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 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 (this ZIP) $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)
$1,782/yr
Near-median premium
+6.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.14%
Avg severity: $11,781
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-6.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81133 (Fort Garland, CO)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 81133 (Fort Garland, CO) at $1,782 per year for 2022. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 81133 comes in 0% above, the 65th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Colorado homeowners pay $2,591 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 31% (below), ranking #338 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Mesa (ZIP 81643) at $1,797, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 27.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 81133. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.14%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,781. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.15%, a drop of 6.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.3% through 2022, ranging $1,676 to $1,782 with a 5-year average of $1,733, an annualized rate of +1.6% per year.

Costilla County's FEMA NRI score is 6.6 (Very Low), only the 7th national percentile and #54 of 64 Colorado counties - 84% below the state mean 40.7. Leading mapped hazard remains Drought. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 96.5 · Community Resilience 0.6. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.

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 81133 Compares

vs National Average
$1,782 vs $1,776
0% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,782 vs $2,591
31% below state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81133, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,782
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81133.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,676 -
2019 $1,716 +2.4%
2020 $1,722 +0.3%
2021 $1,769 +2.7%
2022 $1,782 +0.7%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 81133 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,733
Premium Range
$1,676 - $1,782
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Costilla County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 81133 via FIPS 08023. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
6.6
Very Low · 7th national percentile
In-state county rank
#54
of 64 Colorado counties · state mean 40.7
Top mapped hazard
Drought
Expected annual loss $296,254

Social Vulnerability Index 96.5 · Community Resilience 0.6

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 81133's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

ZIP 81133's county NRI is 6.6 (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 ($1,782/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.15% 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 81133?
At the 65th percentile nationally, #338 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 81133 (Fort Garland, CO) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,782 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +6.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Garland, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 81133: a claims frequency of 4.14%, a loss ratio of 27.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.15%, placing this ZIP in the 65th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81133 compared to the national average?
At $1,782/yr, ZIP 81133 runs 0% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 65th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81133?
ZIP 81133 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.15% in Colorado, a drop of 6.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81133 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 81133 runs $1,676-$1,782 (5-year average $1,733). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 81133 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 81133 averages $1,782/yr, 31% below that figure, ranking #338 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 81133?
County NRI 6.6 (Very Low) covers ZIP 81133 via Costilla County FIPS 08023. In-state rank #54 of 64; national percentile 7th; hazard Drought.

What to do with ZIP 81133

This ZIP's premiums run at the 65th 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.