ZIP 81650 · Garfield County

Rifle, CO Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 81650, Rifle, Colorado averages $1,373/yr.

35.9%
Loss ratio
0.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#382 of 418
Colorado rank
5
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 81650 (Rifle, CO) is #16,158 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #13,005 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,373
Avg premium (2022)
#16,158
of 25,593 on premium
#13,005
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
37th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
44/100
81650 - Rifle, CO

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C+
$1,373/yr
Avg premium, 63rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
64.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
12.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 81650's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,373 Lower than most lower than 63% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 81650. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Colorado, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 81650; crosshairs: Colorado averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$425.1$3415.6$6406.0$9396.4$12386.90.3%0.9%1.5%2.1%2.7%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 81501 · Grand Junction $969/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 81521 · Fruita $1,101/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 81410 · Austin $1,189/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 81525 · Mack $1,281/yr · 2.50%
  • ZIP 81419 · Hotchkiss $1,366/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 81650 · Rifle (this ZIP) $1,373/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 81140 · La Jara $1,483/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 81242 · Poncha Springs $1,534/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 81201 · Salida $1,639/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 80461 · Leadville $1,704/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 81133 · Fort Garland $1,782/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 81236 · Nathrop $1,931/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 81601 · Glenwood Springs $2,048/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 80019 · Aurora $2,101/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 81089 · Walsenburg $2,163/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 80910 · Colorado Springs $2,238/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 80444 · Georgetown $2,263/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 80620 · Evans $2,298/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 81090 · Walsh $2,333/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 80030 · Westminster $2,351/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 81058 · Manzanola $2,377/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 81092 · Wiley $2,427/yr · 2.34%
  • ZIP 80446 · Granby $2,463/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 80550 · Windsor $2,491/yr · 1.62%
  • ZIP 80033 · Wheat Ridge $2,518/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 81063 · Ordway $2,556/yr · 1.48%
  • ZIP 81025 · Boone $2,577/yr · 2.36%
  • ZIP 80422 · Black Hawk $2,621/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 80951 · Colorado Springs $2,654/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 80012 · Aurora $2,686/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 80212 · Denver $2,712/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 80031 · Westminster $2,746/yr · 1.52%
  • ZIP 80013 · Aurora $2,778/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 80211 · Denver $2,808/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 80833 · Rush $2,847/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 80478 · Tabernash $2,887/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 81023 · Beulah $2,933/yr · 2.57%
  • ZIP 80831 · Peyton $2,987/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 80470 · Pine $3,025/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 80807 · Burlington $3,086/yr · 2.19%
  • ZIP 80305 · Boulder $3,129/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 80203 · Denver $3,201/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 80117 · Kiowa $3,261/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 80127 · Littleton $3,352/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 80433 · Conifer $3,433/yr · 1.70%
  • ZIP 80137 · Watkins $3,616/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 80121 · Littleton $3,868/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 80206 · Denver $4,109/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 81632 · Edwards $5,320/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 81611 · Aspen $11,843/yr · 0.54%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,373/yr
Near-median premium
+13.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.9%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.05%
Avg severity: $12,183
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-41.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 81650 (Rifle, CO)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 81650 (Rifle, CO) at $1,373 per year for 2022 across approximately 5 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 23% below that mark and lands in the 37th national percentile. Compared to the Colorado state average of $2,591, this ZIP runs 47% below, ranking #382 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium. The closest-priced peer within Colorado is Moffat (ZIP 81143) at $1,380, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 81650 is 35.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.05% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,183. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.79%, a drop of 41.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 13.7% through 2022, ranging $1,192 to $1,373 with a 5-year average of $1,257, an annualized rate of +3.3% per year.

Garfield County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 64.5 (Relatively Low), the 65th national percentile and #15 of 64 Colorado counties (59% above the 40.7 state mean). Dominant hazard: Avalanche. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 15.4 · Community Resilience 12.3. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 81650 Compares

vs National Average
$1,373 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Colorado Average
$1,373 vs $2,591
47% below state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 81650, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,373
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 81650.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,208 -
2019 $1,192 -1.4%
2020 $1,209 +1.5%
2021 $1,302 +7.7%
2022 $1,373 +5.5%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 81650, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,257
Premium Range
$1,192 - $1,373
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Garfield County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 81650 via FIPS 08045. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
64.5
Relatively Low · 65th national percentile
In-state county rank
#15
of 64 Colorado counties · state mean 40.7
Top mapped hazard
Avalanche
Expected annual loss $2,034,130

Social Vulnerability Index 15.4 · Community Resilience 12.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Colorado NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 81650 (outside Colorado)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 81650 in Garfield County (NRI 64.5, hazard Avalanche), both outside Colorado. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,373/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.79% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 81650?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 81650 (Rifle, CO) averages $1,373 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 37th percentile, #382 of 418 ZIPs in Colorado. Premiums have changed +13.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rifle, CO?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 81650: a claims frequency of 4.05%, a loss ratio of 35.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.79%, placing this ZIP in the 37th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 81650 compared to the national average?
ZIP 81650 premiums of $1,373/yr are 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 81650?
Insurers decline to renew 0.79% of policies in ZIP 81650 in Colorado, a drop of 41.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 81650 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 81650 runs $1,192-$1,373 (5-year average $1,257). The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 81650 compare to the Colorado state average?
The Colorado state average is $2,591/yr; ZIP 81650 averages $1,373/yr, 47% below that figure, ranking #382 of 418 tracked ZIPs in Colorado by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 81650?
Garfield County scores 64.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 65th percentile nationally and #15 of 64 Colorado counties. The index's top hazard label is Avalanche. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Moderate, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Tornado Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 81650

This ZIP's premiums run at the 37th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.