ZIP 59044 · Yellowstone County

Laurel, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59044, Laurel, Montana.

29.0%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#46 of 167
Montana rank
23
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Laurel, MT (ZIP 59044) runs $2,115/yr on average: the 79th percentile nationally and 19% above the U.S. average.

$2,115
Avg premium (2022)
+19%
vs U.S. average
+4.9%
since 2018
79th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,115/yr
+4.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.60%
Avg severity: $17,034
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
-25.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59044 (Laurel, MT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 59044 (Laurel, MT) at $2,115 per year for 2022 across approximately 23 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 59044 in the 79th percentile, 19% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Montana state average of $1,945, this ZIP runs 9% above, ranking #46 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Joliet (ZIP 59041) at $2,115, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 59044 is 29.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.60% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,034. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.60%, a drop of 25.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.9% through 2022, ranging $1,989 to $2,115 with a 5-year average of $2,044, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 59044 Compares

vs National Average
$2,115 vs $1,776
19% above national avg
vs Montana Average
$2,115 vs $1,945
9% above state avg
National Percentile
79th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59044, 2018–2022

$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150 20182019202020212022 $2,115
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59044.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,017 -
2019 $1,989 -1.4%
2020 $2,024 +1.8%
2021 $2,073 +2.4%
2022 $2,115 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,044
Premium Range
$1,989 - $2,115
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59044

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

  • Compare ZIP 59044 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 59044?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 59044 (Laurel, MT) averages $2,115 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 79th percentile, #46 of 167 ZIPs in Montana. Premiums have changed +4.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Laurel, MT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 59044: claims frequency (3.60%), loss ratio (29.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.60%), together placing this ZIP at the 79th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59044 compared to the national average?
ZIP 59044 premiums of $2,115/yr are 19% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 79th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59044?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59044 is 0.60%, a drop of 25.4% over the past 5 years in Montana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59044 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 59044 runs $1,989-$2,115 (5-year average $2,044). The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 59044 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59044 has an average premium of $2,115/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 9% above the state average, ranking #46 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.