ZIP 81220 · Gunnison County

Cimarron, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81220, Cimarron, Colorado.

78.9%
Loss ratio
1.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#359 of 418
Colorado rank

The verdict

Cimarron, CO (ZIP 81220) averages $1,607/yr for homeowners insurance, 10% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally.

$1,607
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+8.6%
since 2018
54th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,607/yr
+8.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
78.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.09%
Avg severity: $60,666
Nonrenewal Rate
1.74%
+323.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81220 (Cimarron, CO)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 81220 (Cimarron, CO) at $1,607 per year for 2022. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 10% below that mark and lands in the 54th national percentile. Compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591, this ZIP runs 38% below, ranking #359 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Pitkin (ZIP 81241) at $1,600, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 81220 shows a 78.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.09% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $60,666. Insurers decline to renew 1.74% of policies in ZIP 81220 at expiration, a rise of 323.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.6% through 2022, ranging $1,459 to $1,666 with a 5-year average of $1,547, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 81220 Compares

vs National Average
$1,607 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,607 vs $2,591
38% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81220, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,607
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81220.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,479 -
2019 $1,459 -1.4%
2020 $1,527 +4.7%
2021 $1,666 +9.1%
2022 $1,607 -3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,547
Premium Range
$1,459 - $1,666
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81220

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

  • Put ZIP 81220 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 81220?
At the 54th percentile nationally, #359 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, ZIP 81220 (Cimarron, CO) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,607 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cimarron, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 81220: claims frequency (2.09%), loss ratio (78.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.74%), together placing this ZIP at the 54th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81220 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 81220 lands in the 54th percentile: its $1,607/yr average is 10% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81220?
ZIP 81220 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.74% in Colorado, a rise of 323.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81220 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 81220 runs $1,459-$1,666 (5-year average $1,547). The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 81220 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81220 has an average premium of $1,607/yr compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591/yr. This ZIP is 38% below the state average, ranking #359 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium.

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.