Home Insurance in Colfax, North Dakota
Homes in Colfax carry a median value of $215,000 - 17% higher than the Richland County median.
The typical home in Colfax was built around 1972. About 40% of homes were built before 1960, about 8 points above Richland County's 33%. Older homes can cost more to insure or rebuild because of aging wiring, roofing and plumbing.
Housing in Colfax breaks down to 97% single-family homes and 3% mobile or manufactured homes.
In Colfax, about 54% of owner-occupied homes have a mortgage - lenders require hazard insurance on every mortgaged home.
About 97% of occupied homes in Colfax are owner-occupied.
Homes heated with propane and wood can carry added fire risk. Fuel-tank leaks and spills are often excluded from standard homeowners policies. 45% of homes in Colfax are primarily heated with propane.
Richland County had 53 active NFIP flood policies as of September 2026. Its top FEMA-rated hazard is winter weather (Relatively High). See the full Richland County home insurance overview for all FEMA hazard ratings and flood coverage details.
According to the NAIC homeowners insurance report (2023 data), a standard HO-3 homeowners policy in North Dakota carries a statewide average premium of $1,414 per year.
Key figures
| Median home value | $215,000 |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1972 |
| Owner-occupied share | 97% |
| Share of owner-occupied homes with a mortgage | 54% |
| Top county hazard | Winter Weather (Relatively High) |
| Active NFIP policies in Richland County | 53 |
| Home insurance premium | $1,414 - statewide average (NAIC, 2023 data) |
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Sources
Data last updated: 2026-09-29
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer Files (2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates (2024)
- FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025)
- FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3 (2026)
- NAIC Dwelling Fire, Homeowners Owner-Occupied, and Homeowners Tenant and Condominium/Cooperative Unit Owners Insurance: Data for 2023 (published 2026) (2023)