ZIP 87740 · Colfax County

Raton, NM Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 87740, Raton, New Mexico averages $1,790/yr.

21.9%
Loss ratio
0.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#51 of 199
New Mexico rank
2
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Raton, NM (ZIP 87740) ranks #8,869 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,790/yr) but #12,057 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.85%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,790
Avg premium (2022)
#8,869
of 25,593 on premium
#12,057
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
65th
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
41/100
87740 - Raton, 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 F
$1,790/yr
Avg premium, 35th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
58.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
35.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 87740's premium sits nationally

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

$1,790 Around the middle lower than 35% 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 87740. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New Mexico, 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 87740; crosshairs: New Mexico averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$848.8$1462.7$2076.5$2690.3$3304.10.1%1.3%2.5%3.7%4.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 88023 · Bayard $960/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 88012 · Las Cruces $1,015/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 88063 · Sunland Park $1,043/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 87108 · Albuquerque $1,074/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 87110 · Albuquerque $1,082/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 88038 · Gila $1,093/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 87121 · Albuquerque $1,098/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 87124 · Rio Rancho $1,111/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 88029 · Columbus $1,129/yr · 4.65%
  • ZIP 87417 · Kirtland $1,134/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 88048 · Mesquite $1,154/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 87083 · Cochiti Lake $1,165/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 88022 · Arenas Valley $1,179/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 87106 · Albuquerque $1,199/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 88008 · Santa Teresa $1,217/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 87402 · Farmington $1,221/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 88044 · La Mesa $1,245/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 87111 · Albuquerque $1,270/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 87827 · Pie Town $1,296/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 87418 · La Plata $1,311/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 88081 · Chaparral $1,341/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 88021 · Anthony $1,380/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 87062 · Veguita $1,419/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 88350 · Timberon $1,438/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 87522 · Chimayo $1,464/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 87025 · Jemez Springs $1,475/yr · 1.86%
  • ZIP 87006 · Bosque $1,489/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 87556 · Questa $1,538/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 87016 · Estancia $1,573/yr · 2.14%
  • ZIP 87056 · Stanley $1,616/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 87544 · Los Alamos $1,642/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 87059 · Tijeras $1,681/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 88325 · High Rolls Mountain Park $1,712/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 87043 · Placitas $1,732/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 87048 · Corrales $1,775/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 87740 · Raton (this ZIP) $1,790/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 87718 · Eagle Nest $1,822/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 87535 · Glorieta $1,832/yr · 3.10%
  • ZIP 87505 · Santa Fe $1,873/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 87010 · Cerrillos $2,010/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 87745 · Sapello $2,061/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 88232 · Hagerman $2,178/yr · 1.91%
  • ZIP 87552 · Pecos $2,195/yr · 2.60%
  • ZIP 88220 · Carlsbad $2,385/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 88130 · Portales $2,442/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 88252 · Jal $2,489/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 87501 · Santa Fe $2,603/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 88135 · Texico $2,700/yr · 1.56%
  • ZIP 87506 · Santa Fe $3,193/yr · 0.44%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,790/yr
Near-median premium
+8.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.13%
Avg severity: $9,496
Nonrenewal Rate
0.85%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-21.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87740 (Raton, NM)

ZIP 87740 (Raton, NM) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,790 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 87740 in the 65th percentile, 1% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against New Mexico's average of $1,577, ZIP 87740 is 14% above, ranking #51 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Ranchos De Taos (ZIP 87557) at $1,793, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 87740 shows a 21.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.13% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,496. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.85% in this ZIP, a drop of 21.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.7% through 2022, ranging $1,646 to $1,790 with a 5-year average of $1,730, an annualized rate of +2.1% per year.

For ZIP 87740, county-level FEMA NRI is 58.5 in Colfax - middle of the national distribution (58th percentile) and #20 among 32 New Mexico counties. Top hazard on the index: Wildfire. Social Vulnerability Index 95.1 · Community Resilience 35.7.

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 87740 Compares

vs National Average
$1,790 vs $1,776
1% above national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,790 vs $1,577
14% above state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87740, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,790
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87740.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,646 -
2019 $1,698 +3.1%
2020 $1,732 +2.0%
2021 $1,783 +2.9%
2022 $1,790 +0.4%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 87740

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,730
Premium Range
$1,646 - $1,790
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Colfax County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 87740 via FIPS 35007. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
58.5
Relatively Low · 58th national percentile
In-state county rank
#20
of 32 New Mexico counties · state mean 60.7
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $5,725,400

Social Vulnerability Index 95.1 · Community Resilience 35.7

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 87740 in Colfax County (NRI 58.5, hazard Wildfire), both outside New Mexico. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,790/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.85% 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 87740?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 87740 (Raton, NM) averages $1,790 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 65th percentile, #51 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico. Premiums have changed +8.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Raton, NM?
In ZIP 87740, insurers report a 21.9% loss ratio, a 4.13% claims frequency, and a 0.85% nonrenewal rate, the 65th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87740 compared to the national average?
ZIP 87740 premiums of $1,790/yr are 1% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 65th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87740?
Insurers decline to renew 0.85% of policies in ZIP 87740 in New Mexico, a drop of 21.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87740 over 5 years?
ZIP 87740 premiums spanned $1,646 to $1,790 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,730. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 87740 compare to the New Mexico state average?
The New Mexico state average is $1,577/yr; ZIP 87740 averages $1,790/yr, 14% above that figure, ranking #51 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 87740?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 87740 (Colfax) is 58.5 - #20/32 in New Mexico, 58th national percentile, top hazard Wildfire. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 87740

This ZIP's premiums run at the 65th 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.