ZIP 59482 · Toole County

Sunburst, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59482, Sunburst, Montana.

8.5%
Loss ratio
4.05%
Nonrenewal rate
#115 of 167
Montana rank

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sunburst, MT (ZIP 59482) runs $1,697/yr on average: the 60th percentile nationally and 4% below the U.S. average.

$1,697
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
+22.4%
since 2018
60th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,697/yr
+22.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.35%
Avg severity: $10,704
Nonrenewal Rate
4.05%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59482 (Sunburst, MT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 59482 (Sunburst, MT) at $1,697 per year for 2022. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 59482 in the 60th percentile, 4% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Montana homeowners pay $1,945 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 13% (below), ranking #115 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Whitehall (ZIP 59759) at $1,697, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 59482 shows a 8.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.35%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,704. 4.05% of ZIP 59482 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 59482 premiums risen 22.4%, spanning $1,387 to $1,697 (five-year average: $1,511), an annualized rate of +5.2% 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 59482 Compares

vs National Average
$1,697 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,697 vs $1,945
13% below state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59482, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,697
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59482.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,387 -
2019 $1,491 +7.5%
2020 $1,457 -2.3%
2021 $1,521 +4.4%
2022 $1,697 +11.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,511
Premium Range
$1,387 - $1,697
Annual Change Rate
+5.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59482

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

  • Put ZIP 59482 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 59482?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 59482 (Sunburst, MT) averages $1,697 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 60th percentile, #115 of 167 ZIPs in Montana. Premiums have changed +22.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sunburst, MT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 59482: claims frequency (1.35%), loss ratio (8.5%), and nonrenewal rate (4.05%), together placing this ZIP at the 60th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59482 compared to the national average?
ZIP 59482 premiums of $1,697/yr are 4% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59482?
Insurers decline to renew 4.05% of policies in ZIP 59482 in Montana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59482 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 59482 runs $1,387-$1,697 (5-year average $1,511). The annualized change rate is +5.2% per year.
How does ZIP 59482 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59482 has an average premium of $1,697/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 13% below the state average, ranking #115 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.