ZIP 81140 · Conejos County

La Jara, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81140, La Jara, Colorado.

26.6%
Loss ratio
1.96%
Nonrenewal rate
#374 of 418
Colorado rank
4
Policies

The verdict

La Jara, CO (ZIP 81140) averages $1,483/yr for homeowners insurance, 16% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally.

$1,483
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+11.9%
since 2018
45th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,483/yr
+11.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.92%
Avg severity: $10,056
Nonrenewal Rate
1.96%
+352.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81140 (La Jara, CO)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 81140 (La Jara, CO) runs $1,483 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 4 reported policies. That is 16% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 45th percentile nationally. Compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591, this ZIP runs 43% below, ranking #374 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Collbran (ZIP 81624) at $1,485, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 26.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.92%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,056. Insurers decline to renew 1.96% of policies in ZIP 81140 at expiration, a rise of 352.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 81140 have risen by 11.9%, ranging from $1,325 to $1,483 with a five-year average of $1,399, an annualized rate of +2.9% per year.

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 81140 Compares

vs National Average
$1,483 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,483 vs $2,591
43% below state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81140, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,483
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81140.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,325 -
2019 $1,340 +1.1%
2020 $1,410 +5.2%
2021 $1,438 +2.0%
2022 $1,483 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,399
Premium Range
$1,325 - $1,483
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81140

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 81140 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Colorado's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Colorado overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

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 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 81140?
At the 45th percentile nationally, #374 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 81140 (La Jara, CO) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,483 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +11.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in La Jara, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 81140: a claims frequency of 3.92%, a loss ratio of 26.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.96%, placing this ZIP in the 45th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81140 compared to the national average?
ZIP 81140 premiums of $1,483/yr are 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81140?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81140 is 1.96%, a rise of 352.9% over the past 5 years in Colorado.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81140 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 81140 runs $1,325-$1,483 (5-year average $1,399). The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 81140 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 81140 averages $1,483/yr, 43% below that figure, ranking #374 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium.

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