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Typical homeowners costs in Rye
The typical homeowners insurance premium in Rye, CO is about $3,542 annually for a typical local home (typical local home value about $400,000). For a $300,000 dwelling, expect around $3,124 per year; for a $600,000 home about $4,396; and for a $1,000,000 dwelling about $5,720. Freedom Insurance Group rates are often about 35% lower — near $2,302 per year for a typical home, roughly $2,031 for a $300,000 home, about $2,857 for a $600,000 home, and around $3,718 for a $1,000,000 home.
| Dwelling Coverage Limits | Average Annual Premium (incl. Windstorm & Hail Coverage) |
|---|---|
| $100,000 – $200,000 | $2,429 |
| $200,000 – $300,000 | $2,715 |
| $300,000 – $400,000 | $3,333 |
| $400,000 – $500,000 | $3,773 |
| $500,000 – $600,000 | $4,200 |
| $600,000 – $700,000 | $4,534 |
| $700,000 – $800,000 | $4,811 |
| $800,000 – $900,000 | $5,174 |
| $900,000 – $1,000,000 | $5,537 |
Band premiums are midpoints on the Rye dwelling curve (typical local home value about $400,000). Illustrated estimates, not a quote.
Figures are 2026 market-style estimates for Rye, CO, using a typical local home value of about $400,000. Freedom figures apply an approximate 35% savings vs the local typical premium for illustration. Your quote depends on dwelling limit, roof, deductible, claims, and carrier. Not a guarantee.
Rye, CO: the local picture
Rye is a smaller place with about 156 residents, located in Pueblo County.
Rye lacks big-city tourism headlines, and for insurance the focus is local construction, fire protection access, and regional storm patterns.
Housing here is largely single-family homes typical of the Pueblo County area, but replacement cost, roof age, and construction type still explain most premium differences block by block.
Hail, wind, and wildfire risk can push premiums quickly in Front Range communities after active storm seasons.
Homeowners coverage basics
This is the limit that pays to rebuild the house itself after a covered loss, and it should match what rebuilding costs locally right now.
A detached garage, a shed, a fence, or similar buildings not attached to the home are covered here.
Your furniture, clothes, and everyday belongings in the home are covered here, though certain valuable items have lower limits.
If a covered claim forces you out during repairs, it can cover the extra living costs.
Should you be held legally responsible for someone else’s injury or property damage in a covered incident, this coverage steps in.
This helps with guest medical bills for injuries that occur on your property, often without requiring a formal liability claim.
Discounts for Rye, 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 vary by carrier. Treat “up to” as the ceiling, not a guarantee.
How Rye home insurance premiums differ
A homeowners quote in Rye rests on a handful of interlocking factors underwriters weigh as a group. Most of the price comes from rebuild cost, the roof’s age and material, and exposure to storms or wildfire; your deductible and claims record can change the final premium as much as the carrier brand itself.
Putting the house back in comparable materials at today’s labor and supply prices defines what replacement cost means. Higher rebuild estimates for Rye properties generally raise premiums since the carrier’s maximum payout grows with that figure.
Construction type and roof details count as well: frame versus masonry walls, roofing material, and overall build quality all affect how a property holds up in the wind, hail, and fire events seen across Colorado.
Homes in Rye with close rebuild estimates can still price differently because of location risk: scores for storms, hail, wildfire, and crime that vary by ZIP code and neighborhood.
Fire protection plays in as well: a hydrant close by, a close fire station, and the local protection class can each help the price.
Recent claims tied to the home or the household can raise the price on Rye renewals and new quotes alike, since claims history is a big rating factor.
Where state rules allow it, insurers may apply a credit-based insurance score, and a higher score usually means lower premiums.
Bundling home and auto in Rye, CO
Illustrated average bundle savings, not a guaranteed quote. Actual savings depend on the carriers and drivers involved.
| Place | 1-car bundle | 2-car bundle | 3-car bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rye, Colorado | $258 | $436 | $636 |
Housing and weather facts for Rye
Census survey estimates (ACS 2020–2024) show about 107 housing units in Rye, and homeowners occupy roughly 55% of the occupied homes. By structure type, 74% are detached single-family houses, 20% are in buildings with two or more units, and 6.5% are mobile homes.
From 2000 on, Pueblo County has been part of 4 major disaster declarations; the latest is Wildfires, Flooding, and Mudslides (September 2026).
Home heating in Rye runs mainly on propane or other bottled gas (32%), utility gas (29%), and electricity (29%). Propane tanks and wood stoves are items underwriters ask about, because carriers treat them differently.
Tornado history matters here as well: NOAA recorded 1 tornado touching down within 10 miles of Rye between 2016 and 2025, with the strongest at EF1 in May 2017.
The NOAA Storm Events Database logged 4 hail reports within about 5 miles of Rye from 2016 through 2025, 3 of them one inch or larger. The biggest was 1 inch in May 2017 around Rye.
The median home in Rye was built in 1938. About 84% of homes predate 1980, which means electrical, plumbing, and roof upgrades often come up in underwriting.
The National Risk Index from FEMA shows elevated ratings for hail (“Relatively High”), tornado (“Relatively Moderate”), wildfire (“Relatively Moderate”), and winter-weather (“Very High”) in Pueblo County.
Rye traces its official start to 1937. Rye’s population went from 202 at the 2000 Census to 153 at the 2010 Census, and the Census Bureau’s July 2024 estimate is 203. Numbers have held fairly steady since 2000.
Going further back, the Storm Prediction Center lists 53 hail reports within 5 miles of Rye between 1955 and 2015, the largest 2.5 inches on June 6, 1992. 1 of those reports were 2 inches or larger.
Looking at neighboring communities? We also have home insurance pages for Walsenburg (22 mi), Pueblo West (28 mi), and La Veta (29 mi).
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