ZIP 59442 · Chouteau County

Fort Benton, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59442, Fort Benton, Montana.

6.1%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#121 of 167
Montana rank

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Fort Benton, MT (ZIP 59442) runs $1,639/yr on average: the 56th percentile nationally and 8% below the U.S. average.

$1,639
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
+15.8%
since 2018
56th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,639/yr
+15.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.38%
Avg severity: $7,239
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
+46.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59442 (Fort Benton, MT)

ZIP 59442 (Fort Benton, MT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,639 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations. That is 8% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 56th percentile nationally. Compared to the Montana state average of $1,945, this ZIP runs 16% below, ranking #121 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Missoula (ZIP 59804) at $1,636, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 6.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 59442. About 1.38% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,239. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.92% in this ZIP, a rise of 46.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 59442 costs have risen 15.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,416 to a high of $1,639, an annualized rate of +3.7% 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 59442 Compares

vs National Average
$1,639 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,639 vs $1,945
16% below state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59442, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,639
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59442.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,416 -
2019 $1,524 +7.6%
2020 $1,545 +1.4%
2021 $1,601 +3.6%
2022 $1,639 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,545
Premium Range
$1,416 - $1,639
Annual Change Rate
+3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59442

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

  • Put ZIP 59442 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
  • 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 59442?
ZIP 59442 (Fort Benton, MT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,639 per year as of 2022 (56th percentile, #121 of 167 ZIPs in Montana). Premiums have changed +15.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Benton, MT?
In ZIP 59442, insurers report a 6.1% loss ratio, a 1.38% claims frequency, and a 0.92% nonrenewal rate, the 56th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59442 compared to the national average?
ZIP 59442 premiums of $1,639/yr are 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 56th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59442?
ZIP 59442 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.92% in Montana, a rise of 46.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59442 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 59442 runs $1,416-$1,639 (5-year average $1,545). The annualized change rate is +3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 59442 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59442 has an average premium of $1,639/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 16% below the state average, ranking #121 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.