ZIP 81419 · Delta County

Hotchkiss, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81419, Hotchkiss, Colorado.

52.2%
Loss ratio
1.04%
Nonrenewal rate
#383 of 418
Colorado rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Hotchkiss, CO (ZIP 81419) runs $1,366/yr on average: the 36th percentile nationally and 23% below the U.S. average.

$1,366
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
+14.8%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,366/yr
+14.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.15%
Avg severity: $17,203
Nonrenewal Rate
1.04%
+69.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81419 (Hotchkiss, CO)

Homeowners in ZIP 81419 (Hotchkiss, CO) pay an average of $1,366 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 23% below that mark and lands in the 36th national percentile. The Colorado statewide average is $2,591 per year; this ZIP sits 47% below that figure, ranking #383 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Parachute (ZIP 81635) at $1,361, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 52.2%, 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 4.15%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,203. Insurers decline to renew 1.04% of policies in ZIP 81419 at expiration, a rise of 69.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 81419 costs have risen 14.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,188 to a high of $1,366, an annualized rate of +3.5% 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 81419 Compares

vs National Average
$1,366 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,366 vs $2,591
47% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81419, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,366
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81419.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,189 -
2019 $1,188 -0.1%
2020 $1,253 +5.5%
2021 $1,253 -0.0%
2022 $1,366 +9.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,250
Premium Range
$1,188 - $1,366
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81419

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

  • Compare ZIP 81419 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 81419?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 81419 (Hotchkiss, CO) averages $1,366 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 36th percentile, #383 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +14.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hotchkiss, CO?
In ZIP 81419, insurers report a 52.2% loss ratio, a 4.15% claims frequency, and a 1.04% nonrenewal rate, the 36th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81419 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 81419 lands in the 36th percentile: its $1,366/yr average is 23% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81419?
Insurers decline to renew 1.04% of policies in ZIP 81419 in Colorado, a rise of 69.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81419 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 81419 have ranged from $1,188 to $1,366, with a 5-year average of $1,250. The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 81419 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 81419 averages $1,366/yr, 47% below that figure, ranking #383 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.