ZIP 81144 · Rio Grande County

Monte Vista, CO Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 81144, Monte Vista, Colorado averages $1,164/yr.

35.6%
Loss ratio
1.16%
Nonrenewal rate
#404 of 418
Colorado rank
10
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 81144 (Monte Vista, CO) is #20,417 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #8,000 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,164
Avg premium (2022)
#20,417
of 25,593 on premium
#8,000
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
20th
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
49/100
81144 - Monte Vista, 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 A-
$1,164/yr
Avg premium, 80th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C-
45.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
7.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 81144's premium sits nationally

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

$1,164 Among the lowest lower than 80% 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 81144. 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 81144; 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 81144 · Monte Vista (this ZIP) $1,164/yr · 1.16%
  • 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 $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)
$1,164/yr
Below-median premium
+11.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.6%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.16%
Avg severity: $19,219
Nonrenewal Rate
1.16%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+27.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81144 (Monte Vista, CO)

Homeowners in ZIP 81144 (Monte Vista, CO) pay an average of $1,164 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 10 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 81144 in the 20th percentile, 34% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591, this ZIP runs 55% below, ranking #404 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Olathe (ZIP 81425) at $1,174, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 35.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 81144. 2.16% of policies in ZIP 81144 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,219. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.16% in this ZIP, a rise of 27.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 81144 have risen by 11.9%, ranging from $1,018 to $1,164 with a five-year average of $1,075, an annualized rate of +2.9% per year.

For ZIP 81144, county-level FEMA NRI is 45.8 in Rio Grande - middle of the national distribution (46th percentile) and #28 among 64 Colorado counties. Top hazard on the index: Drought. Social Vulnerability Index 91.5 · Community Resilience 7.4.

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 81144 Compares

vs National Average
$1,164 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,164 vs $2,591
55% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81144, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,164
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81144.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,040 -
2019 $1,018 -2.2%
2020 $1,054 +3.5%
2021 $1,099 +4.3%
2022 $1,164 +5.9%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 81144 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,075
Premium Range
$1,018 - $1,164
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Rio Grande County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 81144 via FIPS 08105. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
45.8
Relatively Low · 46th national percentile
In-state county rank
#28
of 64 Colorado counties · state mean 40.7
Top mapped hazard
Drought
Expected annual loss $1,210,421

Social Vulnerability Index 91.5 · Community Resilience 7.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively 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.

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 81144 (outside Colorado)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 81144: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Colorado. County hazard context (Rio Grande, NRI 45.8) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,164/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.16% 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 81144?
ZIP 81144 (Monte Vista, CO) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 20th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,164 per year, #404 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +11.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Monte Vista, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 81144: claims frequency (2.16%), loss ratio (35.6%), and nonrenewal rate (1.16%), together placing this ZIP at the 20th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81144 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 81144 lands in the 20th percentile: its $1,164/yr average is 34% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81144?
Insurers decline to renew 1.16% of policies in ZIP 81144 in Colorado, a rise of 27.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81144 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 81144 runs $1,018-$1,164 (5-year average $1,075). The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 81144 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 81144 averages $1,164/yr, 55% below that figure, ranking #404 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 81144?
Rio Grande County scores 45.8 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 46th percentile nationally and #28 of 64 Colorado counties. The index's top hazard label is Drought. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Relatively Low, Tornado Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 81144

This ZIP's premiums run at the 20th 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.