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Wellington, CO: the local picture
Around 7,807 people live in Wellington, located in Larimer County.
Wellington lies within the Larimer County area, and there everyday insurance shopping is driven more by home characteristics and carrier appetite than by any single landmark.
The housing stock is largely single-family homes typical of the Larimer County area, but replacement cost, roof age, and construction type still drive most premium differences block by block.
Hail, wind, and wildfire risk can move premiums quickly in Front Range communities after active storm seasons.
Average home insurance cost in Wellington
The typical homeowners insurance premium in Wellington, CO is about $3,908 annually for a typical local home (typical local home value about $442,500). For a $300,000 dwelling, expect around $3,266 per year; for a $600,000 home about $4,595; and for a $1,000,000 dwelling about $5,980. Freedom Insurance Group rates are often about 38% lower — near $2,423 per year for a typical home, roughly $2,025 for a $300,000 home, about $2,849 for a $600,000 home, and around $3,708 for a $1,000,000 home.
| Dwelling Coverage Limits | Average Annual Premium (incl. Windstorm & Hail Coverage) |
|---|---|
| $100,000 – $200,000 | $2,539 |
| $200,000 – $300,000 | $2,838 |
| $300,000 – $400,000 | $3,484 |
| $400,000 – $500,000 | $3,944 |
| $500,000 – $600,000 | $4,391 |
| $600,000 – $700,000 | $4,740 |
| $700,000 – $800,000 | $5,030 |
| $800,000 – $900,000 | $5,410 |
| $900,000 – $1,000,000 | $5,789 |
Band premiums are midpoints on the Wellington dwelling curve (typical local home value about $442,500). Illustrated estimates, not a quote.
Figures are 2026 market-style estimates for Wellington, CO, using a typical local home value of about $442,500. Freedom figures apply an approximate 38% savings vs the local typical premium for illustration. Your quote depends on dwelling limit, roof, deductible, claims, and carrier. Not a guarantee.
How a homeowners policy is built
- Dwelling (A): When a covered loss hits, this limit rebuilds the structure; set it to match current local reconstruction costs.
- Coverage B, other structures: Sheds, fences, detached garages, and the like that stand apart from the house are covered here.
- Personal property (C): Belongings such as furniture and clothing indoors fall under this coverage, though some higher-value categories carry special sublimits.
- Loss of use (Coverage D): If a covered claim forces you out during repairs, this helps pay additional living expenses.
- Personal liability (E): If you are legally responsible for bodily injury or property damage to others after a covered incident, this coverage steps in.
- Medical payments (Coverage F): Visitors’ medical expenses after an injury on your property, often paid without any formal claim.
Common discounts for Wellington, CO homeowners
| Discount | What it means | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Home | New construction recently purchased | up to 40% |
| Age of home (5 yrs) | Newer homes | up to 26% |
| Bundle | Home and auto together | up to 25% |
| Upgrades | Electrical, plumbing, heating, roof updates | up to 20% |
| Hail-resistant roof | Class 1–4 impact roof | up to 12% |
| Claims-free | Multi-year claims-free history | up to 5% |
| Security / alarms | Monitored fire or burglar alarm | up to 4% |
| Paid in full | Pay annual premium upfront | up to 7% |
Which discounts apply and how much they are worth depend on the carrier. “Up to” marks the top of the range, not a promise.
Home insurance price factors in Wellington
Insurers put together a Wellington policy quote from several overlapping factors that work together. Deductible choice and past claims can move the final premium as much as the choice of carrier, but rebuild cost, roof age and material, and storm or wildfire exposure tend to dominate.
Replacement cost is the amount needed to rebuild the home with like-kind materials at today’s prices for labor and supplies. Since the carrier’s maximum payout climbs with the rebuild estimate, higher estimates for Wellington properties generally raise premiums.
Whether walls are frame or masonry, what the roof is made of, and general construction quality all influence how a house performs against the wind, hail, and fire common across Colorado, so construction type and roof details matter too.
Storm, hail, wildfire, and crime scores make up location risk, which can change by ZIP code and neighborhood in Wellington, so houses with comparable rebuild costs can still get different prices.
Fire protection counts as well: hydrant access, a short drive to the fire station, and a strong protection class can all help the price.
Claims history stays a major rating input: recent claims on the property or household tend to raise rates for Wellington renewals and new business quotes as well.
Certain companies look at a credit-based insurance score when state rules permit; a better score usually means a lower premium.
What public data says about Wellington homes
Census survey estimates (ACS 2020–2024) show about 4,210 housing units in Wellington, and homeowners occupy about 81% of the occupied homes. Of all units, 86% are detached single-family houses and 6.1% are in buildings with two or more units.
The National Risk Index from FEMA shows elevated ratings for hail (“Relatively High”), tornado (“Relatively High”), wildfire (“Relatively High”), and winter-weather (“Very High”) in Larimer County.
Wellington’s median year built is 2010. Roughly 50% of homes were built in 2010 or later, so discounts for newer construction can matter here.
For heat, Wellington households mostly rely on utility gas (84%) and electricity (13%).
The NOAA Storm Events Database logged 21 hail reports within about 5 miles of Wellington from 2016 through 2025; 21 were one inch or bigger. The largest was 2.5 inches in June 2025 around Wellington.
From 2000 on, Larimer County has appeared in 6 major disaster declarations; the latest was Wildfires (January 2021).
Local history records show Wellington was incorporated on November 10, 1905 and founded in 1902. The name honors C. L. Wellington. The Census Bureau counted 2,672 people in Wellington at the 2000 Census and 6,289 at the 2010 Census; its July 2024 estimate is 12,100. Growth since 2000 comes to roughly 353%.
Earlier hail records help too: SPC data show 35 hail reports within 5 miles of Wellington between 1955 and 2015; the biggest stones, 2.75 inches, fell on July 16, 1994. Reports of 2-inch or bigger hail number 5 in that span. The NOAA Storm Prediction Center database shows 26 tornadoes that began within 10 miles of Wellington from 1950 through 2015; the strongest was an F2 on June 4, 1976.
Shopping around the area? We also have home insurance pages for Fort Collins (11 mi), Timnath (11 mi), and Nunn (11 mi).
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Wellington, CO home and auto bundling
The figures below show average bundling savings, not a guaranteed quote. Actual savings come down to the carrier and the drivers.
| Place | 1-car bundle | 2-car bundle | 3-car bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington, Colorado | $258 | $436 | $636 |
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