ZIP 59457 · Fergus County

Lewistown, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59457, Lewistown, Montana.

27.8%
Loss ratio
0.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#85 of 167
Montana rank
3
Policies

The verdict

At $1,819/yr, Lewistown, MT (ZIP 59457) sits in the 67th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 2% above the U.S. average.

$1,819
Avg premium (2022)
+2%
vs U.S. average
+1.1%
since 2018
67th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,819/yr
+1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.61%
Avg severity: $19,365
Nonrenewal Rate
0.62%
+110.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59457 (Lewistown, MT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 59457 (Lewistown, MT) runs $1,819 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 59457 in the 67th percentile, 2% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Montana's average of $1,945, ZIP 59457 is 7% below, ranking #85 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Elliston (ZIP 59728) at $1,816, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 27.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 59457. 2.61% of policies in ZIP 59457 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,365. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.62%, a rise of 110.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 59457 premiums risen 1.1%, spanning $1,800 to $1,823 (five-year average: $1,810), an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 59457 Compares

vs National Average
$1,819 vs $1,776
2% above national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,819 vs $1,945
7% below state avg
National Percentile
67th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59457, 2018–2022

$1,790$1,800$1,810$1,820$1,830 20182019202020212022 $1,819
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59457.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,800 -
2019 $1,801 +0.1%
2020 $1,823 +1.2%
2021 $1,809 -0.7%
2022 $1,819 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,810
Premium Range
$1,800 - $1,823
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59457

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

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 59457?
ZIP 59457 (Lewistown, MT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,819 per year as of 2022 (67th percentile, #85 of 167 ZIPs in Montana). Premiums have changed +1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lewistown, MT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 59457: claims frequency (2.61%), loss ratio (27.8%), and nonrenewal rate (0.62%), together placing this ZIP at the 67th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59457 compared to the national average?
At $1,819/yr, ZIP 59457 runs 2% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 67th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59457?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59457 is 0.62%, a rise of 110.9% over the past 5 years in Montana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59457 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 59457 have ranged from $1,800 to $1,823, with a 5-year average of $1,810. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 59457 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59457 runs 7% below the Montana state average ($1,945/yr vs this ZIP's $1,819/yr), ranking #85 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.