ZIP 81253 · Custer County

Wetmore, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81253, Wetmore, Colorado.

10.2%
Loss ratio
0.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#259 of 418
Colorado rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Wetmore, CO (ZIP 81253) runs $2,351/yr on average: the 86th percentile nationally and 32% above the U.S. average.

$2,351
Avg premium (2022)
+32%
vs U.S. average
+18.1%
since 2018
86th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,351/yr
+18.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.40%
Avg severity: $10,028
Nonrenewal Rate
0.80%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81253 (Wetmore, CO)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 81253 (Wetmore, CO) runs $2,351 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 32% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 86th percentile nationally. Colorado homeowners pay $2,591 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #259 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Westminster (ZIP 80030) at $2,351, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 10.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.40% of policies in ZIP 81253 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,028. Insurers decline to renew 0.80% of policies in ZIP 81253 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 18.1% through 2022, ranging $1,912 to $2,351 with a 5-year average of $2,045, an annualized rate of +4.3% 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 81253 Compares

vs National Average
$2,351 vs $1,776
32% above national avg
vs Colorado Average
$2,351 vs $2,591
9% below state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81253, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,351
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81253.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,990 -
2019 $1,991 +0.1%
2020 $1,912 -4.0%
2021 $1,981 +3.6%
2022 $2,351 +18.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,045
Premium Range
$1,912 - $2,351
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81253

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 81253 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Colorado compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 81253?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 81253 (Wetmore, CO): $2,351/year as of 2022, the 86th national percentile, #259 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +18.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wetmore, CO?
In ZIP 81253, insurers report a 10.2% loss ratio, a 2.40% claims frequency, and a 0.80% nonrenewal rate, the 86th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81253 compared to the national average?
At $2,351/yr, ZIP 81253 runs 32% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 86th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81253?
Insurers decline to renew 0.80% of policies in ZIP 81253 in Colorado.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81253 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 81253 have ranged from $1,912 to $2,351, with a 5-year average of $2,045. The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 81253 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 81253 averages $2,351/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #259 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.