ZIP 59486 · Pondera County

Valier, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59486, Valier, Montana.

14.3%
Loss ratio
4.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#135 of 167
Montana rank

The verdict

At $1,558/yr, Valier, MT (ZIP 59486) sits in the 50th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,558
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+25.0%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,558/yr
+25.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.57%
Avg severity: $6,247
Nonrenewal Rate
4.29%
+272.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59486 (Valier, MT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 59486 (Valier, MT) at $1,558 per year for 2022. That is 12% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 50th percentile nationally. Montana homeowners pay $1,945 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 20% (below), ranking #135 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Stevensville (ZIP 59870) at $1,558, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 14.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 59486. 3.57% of policies in ZIP 59486 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,247. The nonrenewal rate here is 4.29%, a rise of 272.9% 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 59486 premiums risen 25.0%, spanning $1,246 to $1,558 (five-year average: $1,350), an annualized rate of +5.7% 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 59486 Compares

vs National Average
$1,558 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,558 vs $1,945
20% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59486, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,558
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59486.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,246 -
2019 $1,246 -0.0%
2020 $1,360 +9.2%
2021 $1,342 -1.4%
2022 $1,558 +16.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,350
Premium Range
$1,246 - $1,558
Annual Change Rate
+5.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59486

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

  • Put ZIP 59486 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 59486?
At the 50th percentile nationally, #135 of 167 ZIPs in Montana, ZIP 59486 (Valier, MT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,558 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +25.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Valier, MT?
In ZIP 59486, insurers report a 14.3% loss ratio, a 3.57% claims frequency, and a 4.29% nonrenewal rate, the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59486 compared to the national average?
At $1,558/yr, ZIP 59486 runs 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59486?
ZIP 59486 shows a nonrenewal rate of 4.29% in Montana, a rise of 272.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59486 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 59486 have ranged from $1,246 to $1,558, with a 5-year average of $1,350. The annualized change rate is +5.7% per year.
How does ZIP 59486 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59486 runs 20% below the Montana state average ($1,945/yr vs this ZIP's $1,558/yr), ranking #135 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.