ZIP 59443 · Cascade County

Fort Shaw, MT Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 59443, Fort Shaw, Montana averages $1,731/yr.

57.0%
Loss ratio
#107 of 167
Montana rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Fort Shaw, MT (ZIP 59443) runs $1,731/yr on average: the 62nd percentile nationally and 3% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,731
Avg premium (2022)
-3%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+16.8%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
40/100
59443 - Fort Shaw, MT

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$1,731/yr
Avg premium, 38th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
83.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
76.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 59443's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,731 Around the middle lower than 38% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,731/yr
Near-median premium
+16.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
57.0%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
10.34%
Avg severity: $9,536
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59443 (Fort Shaw, MT)

ZIP 59443 (Fort Shaw, MT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,731 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 59443 in the 62nd percentile, 3% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Montana statewide average is $1,945 per year; this ZIP sits 11% below that figure, ranking #107 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Havre (ZIP 59501) at $1,732, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 59443 is 57.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 10.34% of policies in ZIP 59443 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,536.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 59443 premiums risen 16.8%, spanning $1,482 to $1,767 (five-year average: $1,632), an annualized rate of +4.0% per year.

Cascade County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 83.1 (Relatively Moderate), 83rd percentile nationally and #3 of 45 Montana counties - 105% above the state mean of 40.5. Dominant mapped hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 27.1 · Community Resilience 76.3. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 59443 Compares

vs National Average
$1,731 vs $1,776
3% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,731 vs $1,945
11% below state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59443, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,731
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59443.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,482 -
2019 $1,527 +3.0%
2020 $1,655 +8.4%
2021 $1,767 +6.8%
2022 $1,731 -2.1%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 59443, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,632
Premium Range
$1,482 - $1,767
Annual Change Rate
+4.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Cascade County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 59443 via FIPS 30013. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
83.1
Relatively Moderate · 83rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#3
of 45 Montana counties · state mean 40.5
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $22,836,873

Social Vulnerability Index 27.1 · Community Resilience 76.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Montana NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Montana for ZIP 59443

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 59443 in Cascade County (NRI 83.1, hazard Cold Wave), both outside Montana. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,731/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 59443?
ZIP 59443 (Fort Shaw, MT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,731 per year as of 2022 (62nd percentile, #107 of 167 ZIPs in Montana). Premiums have changed +16.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Shaw, MT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 59443: a claims frequency of 10.34%, a loss ratio of 57.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 62nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59443 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 59443 lands in the 62nd percentile: its $1,731/yr average is 3% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59443?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59443 is N/A in Montana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59443 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 59443 runs $1,482-$1,767 (5-year average $1,632). The annualized change rate is +4.0% per year.
How does ZIP 59443 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59443 has an average premium of $1,731/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #107 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 59443?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 59443 (Cascade) is 83.1 - #3/45 in Montana, 83rd national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 59443

This ZIP's premiums run at the 62nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.