ZIP 59417 · Glacier County

Browning, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59417, Browning, Montana.

67.4%
Loss ratio
2.17%
Nonrenewal rate
#163 of 167
Montana rank
2
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 59417 (Browning, MT) homeowners insurance averages $1,301/yr, 31st percentile nationally, 27% below the U.S. norm.

$1,301
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+10.6%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,301/yr
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
67.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.80%
Avg severity: $15,129
Nonrenewal Rate
2.17%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59417 (Browning, MT)

ZIP 59417 (Browning, MT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,301 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2 reported policies. That is 27% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 31st percentile nationally. The Montana statewide average is $1,945 per year; this ZIP sits 33% below that figure, ranking #163 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Libby (ZIP 59923) at $1,308, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 67.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.80%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,129. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.17% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 59417 premiums risen 10.6%, spanning $1,110 to $1,301 (five-year average: $1,183), an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 59417 Compares

vs National Average
$1,301 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,301 vs $1,945
33% below state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59417, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,301
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59417.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,176 -
2019 $1,132 -3.8%
2020 $1,110 -1.9%
2021 $1,197 +7.8%
2022 $1,301 +8.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,183
Premium Range
$1,110 - $1,301
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59417

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 59417 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Montana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 59417?
ZIP 59417 (Browning, MT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,301 per year as of 2022 (31st percentile, #163 of 167 ZIPs in Montana). Premiums have changed +10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Browning, MT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 59417: claims frequency (5.80%), loss ratio (67.4%), and nonrenewal rate (2.17%), together placing this ZIP at the 31st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59417 compared to the national average?
ZIP 59417 premiums of $1,301/yr are 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 31st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59417?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59417 is 2.17% in Montana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59417 over 5 years?
ZIP 59417 premiums spanned $1,110 to $1,301 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,183. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 59417 compare to the Montana state average?
The Montana state average is $1,945/yr; ZIP 59417 averages $1,301/yr, 33% below that figure, ranking #163 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.