ZIP 81321 · Montezuma County

Cortez, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81321, Cortez, Colorado.

55.2%
Loss ratio
1.49%
Nonrenewal rate
#413 of 418
Colorado rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Cortez, CO (ZIP 81321) runs $1,073/yr on average: the 13th percentile nationally and 40% below the U.S. average.

$1,073
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+7.4%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,073/yr
+7.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
55.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.32%
Avg severity: $25,584
Nonrenewal Rate
1.49%
+88.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81321 (Cortez, CO)

ZIP 81321 (Cortez, CO) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,073 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 13 reported policies. That is 40% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally. Against Colorado's average of $2,591, ZIP 81321 is 59% below, ranking #413 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Rangely (ZIP 81648) at $1,079, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 55.2%, 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 2.32%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,584. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.49% in this ZIP, a rise of 88.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 81321 premiums risen 7.4%, spanning $985 to $1,073 (five-year average: $1,017), an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 81321 Compares

vs National Average
$1,073 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,073 vs $2,591
59% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81321, 2018–2022

$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,073
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81321.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $999 -
2019 $985 -1.5%
2020 $997 +1.3%
2021 $1,033 +3.6%
2022 $1,073 +4.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,017
Premium Range
$985 - $1,073
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81321

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

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 81321?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 81321 (Cortez, CO) is comparatively affordable at $1,073 per year as of 2022, just the 13th percentile nationally, #413 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +7.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cortez, CO?
In ZIP 81321, insurers report a 55.2% loss ratio, a 2.32% claims frequency, and a 1.49% nonrenewal rate, the 13th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81321 compared to the national average?
ZIP 81321 premiums of $1,073/yr are 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 13th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81321?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81321 is 1.49%, a rise of 88.7% over the past 5 years in Colorado.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81321 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 81321 have ranged from $985 to $1,073, with a 5-year average of $1,017. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 81321 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 81321 averages $1,073/yr, 59% below that figure, ranking #413 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.