ZIP 81424 · Montrose County

Nucla, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81424, Nucla, Colorado.

35.6%
Loss ratio
5.81%
Nonrenewal rate
#408 of 418
Colorado rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Nucla, CO (ZIP 81424) runs $1,113/yr on average: the 16th percentile nationally and 37% below the U.S. average.

$1,113
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+5.3%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,113/yr
+5.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.07%
Avg severity: $9,731
Nonrenewal Rate
5.81%
+307.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81424 (Nucla, CO)

ZIP 81424 (Nucla, CO) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,113 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 37% below that mark and lands in the 16th national percentile. Against Colorado's average of $2,591, ZIP 81424 is 57% below, ranking #408 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Naturita (ZIP 81422) at $1,106, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 35.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 81424. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,731. 5.81% of ZIP 81424 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 307.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 81424 costs have risen 5.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,026 to a high of $1,113, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 81424 Compares

vs National Average
$1,113 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,113 vs $2,591
57% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81424, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,113
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81424.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,057 -
2019 $1,070 +1.2%
2020 $1,043 -2.5%
2021 $1,026 -1.6%
2022 $1,113 +8.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,062
Premium Range
$1,026 - $1,113
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81424

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 81424 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 81424?
At just the 16th national percentile, #408 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado, homeowners in ZIP 81424 (Nucla, CO) pay a comparatively low $1,113 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Nucla, CO?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 81424: claims frequency (4.07%), loss ratio (35.6%), and nonrenewal rate (5.81%), together placing this ZIP at the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81424 compared to the national average?
At $1,113/yr, ZIP 81424 runs 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81424?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81424 is 5.81%, a rise of 307.0% over the past 5 years in Colorado.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81424 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 81424 have ranged from $1,026 to $1,113, with a 5-year average of $1,062. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 81424 compare to the Colorado state average?
ZIP 81424 runs 57% below the Colorado state average ($2,591/yr vs this ZIP's $1,113/yr), ranking #408 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.