ZIP 59327 · Rosebud County

Forsyth, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59327, Forsyth, Montana.

17.2%
Loss ratio
0.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#49 of 167
Montana rank

The verdict

Forsyth, MT (ZIP 59327) averages $2,094/yr for homeowners insurance, 18% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally.

$2,094
Avg premium (2022)
+18%
vs U.S. average
-7.1%
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)
$2,094/yr
-7.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.34%
Avg severity: $15,433
Nonrenewal Rate
0.52%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59327 (Forsyth, MT)

Homeowners in ZIP 59327 (Forsyth, MT) pay an average of $2,094 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 18% above that mark and lands in the 79th national percentile. Compared to the Montana state average of $1,945, this ZIP runs 8% above, ranking #49 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Wolf Point (ZIP 59201) at $2,093, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 59327 shows a 17.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.34% of policies in ZIP 59327 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,433. 0.52% of ZIP 59327 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 59327 costs have fallen 7.1% since 2018, from a low of $2,094 to a high of $2,253, 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 59327 Compares

vs National Average
$2,094 vs $1,776
18% above national avg
vs Montana Average
$2,094 vs $1,945
8% above state avg
National Percentile
79th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59327, 2018–2022

$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200$2,250$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,094
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59327.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,253 -
2019 $2,215 -1.7%
2020 $2,128 -3.9%
2021 $2,173 +2.1%
2022 $2,094 -3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,172
Premium Range
$2,094 - $2,253
Annual Change Rate
-1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59327

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

  • Put ZIP 59327 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Montana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Montana overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 59327?
At the 79th percentile nationally, #49 of 167 ZIPs in Montana, ZIP 59327 (Forsyth, MT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,094 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -7.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Forsyth, MT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 59327: a claims frequency of 2.34%, a loss ratio of 17.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.52%, placing this ZIP in the 79th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59327 compared to the national average?
At $2,094/yr, ZIP 59327 runs 18% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 79th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59327?
ZIP 59327 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.52% in Montana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59327 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 59327 runs $2,094-$2,253 (5-year average $2,172). The annualized change rate is -1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 59327 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59327 runs 8% above the Montana state average ($1,945/yr vs this ZIP's $2,094/yr), ranking #49 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.