ZIP 59263 · Daniels County

Scobey, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59263, Scobey, Montana.

33.3%
Loss ratio
0.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#32 of 167
Montana rank

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Scobey, MT (ZIP 59263) runs $2,222/yr on average: the 82nd percentile nationally and 25% above the U.S. average.

$2,222
Avg premium (2022)
+25%
vs U.S. average
+16.2%
since 2018
82nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,222/yr
+16.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
13.60%
Avg severity: $5,434
Nonrenewal Rate
0.80%
-58.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59263 (Scobey, MT)

Homeowners in ZIP 59263 (Scobey, MT) pay an average of $2,222 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 59263 comes in 25% above, the 82nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Montana's average of $1,945, ZIP 59263 is 14% above, ranking #32 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Bigfork (ZIP 59911) at $2,227, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 59263 shows a 33.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 13.60%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,434. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.80% in this ZIP, a drop of 58.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 59263 costs have risen 16.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,906 to a high of $2,222, an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 59263 Compares

vs National Average
$2,222 vs $1,776
25% above national avg
vs Montana Average
$2,222 vs $1,945
14% above state avg
National Percentile
82th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59263, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,222
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59263.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,912 -
2019 $1,906 -0.3%
2020 $2,055 +7.8%
2021 $2,064 +0.5%
2022 $2,222 +7.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,032
Premium Range
$1,906 - $2,222
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59263

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 59263?
At the 82nd percentile nationally, #32 of 167 ZIPs in Montana, ZIP 59263 (Scobey, MT) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,222 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +16.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Scobey, MT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 59263: a claims frequency of 13.60%, a loss ratio of 33.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.80%, placing this ZIP in the 82nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59263 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 59263 lands in the 82nd percentile: its $2,222/yr average is 25% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59263?
ZIP 59263 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.80% in Montana, a drop of 58.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59263 over 5 years?
ZIP 59263 premiums spanned $1,906 to $2,222 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,032. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 59263 compare to the Montana state average?
The Montana state average is $1,945/yr; ZIP 59263 averages $2,222/yr, 14% above that figure, ranking #32 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.