ZIP 87005 · Cibola County

Bluewater, NM Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 87005, Bluewater, New Mexico averages $1,068/yr.

67.4%
Loss ratio
#186 of 199
New Mexico rank
10
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 87005 (Bluewater, NM) homeowners insurance averages $1,068/yr, 12th percentile nationally, 40% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,068
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-7.5%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
50/100
87005 - Bluewater, NM

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 A
$1,068/yr
Avg premium, 88th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
58.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
3.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 87005's premium sits nationally

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

$1,068 Among the lowest lower than 88% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,068/yr
Below-median premium
-7.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
67.4%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.23%
Avg severity: $17,045
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87005 (Bluewater, NM)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 87005 (Bluewater, NM) runs $1,068 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 10 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 87005 comes in 40% below, the 12th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 32% below, ranking #186 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Albuquerque (ZIP 87108) at $1,074, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 87005 is 67.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,045.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 87005 costs have fallen 7.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,057 to a high of $1,224, an annualized rate of -1.9% per year.

Cibola County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 58.4 (Relatively Low), the 58th national percentile and #21 of 32 New Mexico counties (4% below the 60.7 state mean). Dominant hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 94.8 · Community Resilience 3.6. 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 87005 Compares

vs National Average
$1,068 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,068 vs $1,577
32% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87005, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,068
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87005.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,155 -
2019 $1,155 -0.0%
2020 $1,224 +6.0%
2021 $1,057 -13.7%
2022 $1,068 +1.1%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 87005, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,132
Premium Range
$1,057 - $1,224
Annual Change Rate
-1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Cibola County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 87005 via FIPS 35006. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
58.4
Relatively Low · 58th national percentile
In-state county rank
#21
of 32 New Mexico counties · state mean 60.7
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $996,117

Social Vulnerability Index 94.8 · Community Resilience 3.6

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 87005 (outside New Mexico)

ZIP 87005's county NRI is 58.4 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not New Mexico containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,068/yr 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 87005?
At just the 12th national percentile, #186 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico, homeowners in ZIP 87005 (Bluewater, NM) pay a comparatively low $1,068 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -7.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bluewater, NM?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 87005: a claims frequency of 4.23%, a loss ratio of 67.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 12th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87005 compared to the national average?
At $1,068/yr, ZIP 87005 runs 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87005?
ZIP 87005 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in New Mexico.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87005 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 87005 runs $1,057-$1,224 (5-year average $1,132). The annualized change rate is -1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 87005 compare to the New Mexico state average?
The New Mexico state average is $1,577/yr; ZIP 87005 averages $1,068/yr, 32% below that figure, ranking #186 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 87005?
Cibola County scores 58.4 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 58th percentile nationally and #21 of 32 New Mexico counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Tornado Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 87005

This ZIP's premiums run at the 12th 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.