ZIP 59028 · Stillwater County

Fishtail, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59028, Fishtail, Montana.

45.5%
Loss ratio
#4 of 167
Montana rank

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Fishtail, MT (ZIP 59028) runs $3,147/yr on average: the 96th percentile nationally and 77% above the U.S. average.

$3,147
Avg premium (2022)
+77%
vs U.S. average
+7.5%
since 2018
96th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,147/yr
+7.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.46%
Avg severity: $58,258
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59028 (Fishtail, MT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 59028 (Fishtail, MT) runs $3,147 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 59028 comes in 77% above, the 96th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Montana state average of $1,945, this ZIP runs 62% above, ranking #4 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Cameron (ZIP 59720) at $3,143, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 59028 is 45.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $58,258.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 59028 premiums risen 7.5%, spanning $2,884 to $3,179 (five-year average: $3,020), an annualized rate of +1.8% per year.

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 59028 Compares

vs National Average
$3,147 vs $1,776
77% above national avg
vs Montana Average
$3,147 vs $1,945
62% above state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59028, 2018–2022

$2,800$2,900$3,000$3,100$3,200 20182019202020212022 $3,147
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59028.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,927 -
2019 $2,884 -1.4%
2020 $2,965 +2.8%
2021 $3,179 +7.2%
2022 $3,147 -1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,020
Premium Range
$2,884 - $3,179
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59028

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Compare ZIP 59028 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Montana compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Montana overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

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 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 59028?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 59028 (Fishtail, MT): $3,147/year as of 2022, the 96th national percentile, #4 of 167 ZIPs in Montana. Premiums have changed +7.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fishtail, MT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 59028: a claims frequency of 2.46%, a loss ratio of 45.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 96th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59028 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 59028 lands in the 96th percentile: its $3,147/yr average is 77% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59028?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59028 is N/A in Montana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59028 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 59028 have ranged from $2,884 to $3,179, with a 5-year average of $3,020. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 59028 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59028 has an average premium of $3,147/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 62% above the state average, ranking #4 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium.

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.