ZIP 81520 · Mesa County

Clifton, CO Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 81520, Clifton, Colorado.

55.8%
Loss ratio
0.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#417 of 418
Colorado rank
251
Policies

The verdict

At $972/yr, Clifton, CO (ZIP 81520) sits in the 6th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 45% below the U.S. average.

$972
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
+9.6%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$972/yr
+9.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
55.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.19%
Avg severity: $10,462
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
+14.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81520 (Clifton, CO)

ZIP 81520 (Clifton, CO) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $972 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 251 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 45% below that mark and lands in the 6th national percentile. Compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591, this ZIP runs 62% below, ranking #417 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Grand Junction (ZIP 81501) at $969, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 81520 shows a 55.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.19%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,462. Insurers decline to renew 0.84% of policies in ZIP 81520 at expiration, a rise of 14.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 81520 have risen by 9.6%, ranging from $880 to $972 with a five-year average of $916, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 81520 Compares

vs National Average
$972 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$972 vs $2,591
62% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81520, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $972
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81520.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $887 -
2019 $880 -0.8%
2020 $890 +1.2%
2021 $950 +6.7%
2022 $972 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$916
Premium Range
$880 - $972
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 81520

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 81520?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 81520 (Clifton, CO) is comparatively affordable at $972 per year as of 2022, just the 6th percentile nationally, #417 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +9.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Clifton, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 81520: a claims frequency of 5.19%, a loss ratio of 55.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.84%, placing this ZIP in the 6th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81520 compared to the national average?
ZIP 81520 premiums of $972/yr are 45% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 6th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81520?
Insurers decline to renew 0.84% of policies in ZIP 81520 in Colorado, a rise of 14.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81520 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 81520 runs $880-$972 (5-year average $916). The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 81520 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 81520 averages $972/yr, 62% below that figure, ranking #417 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.