ZIP 81324 · Dolores County
Dove Creek, CO Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81324, Dove Creek, Colorado.
- 192.3%
- Loss ratio
- 1.63%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #411 of 418
- Colorado rank
- 1
- Policies
The verdict
At $1,093/yr, Dove Creek, CO (ZIP 81324) sits in the 14th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 38% below the U.S. average.
- $1,093
- Avg premium (2022)
- -38%
- vs U.S. average
- +8.7%
- since 2018
- 14th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 81324 (Dove Creek, CO)
ZIP 81324 (Dove Creek, CO) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,093 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 81324 comes in 38% below, the 14th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591, this ZIP runs 58% below, ranking #411 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Fruita (ZIP 81521) at $1,101, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 81324 is 192.3%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 3.25% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $64,640. Insurers decline to renew 1.63% of policies in ZIP 81324 at expiration, a rise of 24.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.7% through 2022, ranging $986 to $1,093 with a 5-year average of $1,025, 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 81324 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 81324, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,006 | - |
| 2019 | $1,005 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | $986 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | $1,037 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | $1,093 | +5.4% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 81324
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 81324 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
- A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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
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