ZIP 59487 · Cascade County

Vaughn, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59487, Vaughn, Montana.

119.0%
Loss ratio
1.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#110 of 167
Montana rank
9
Policies

The verdict

Vaughn, MT (ZIP 59487) averages $1,713/yr for homeowners insurance, 4% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally.

$1,713
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
+15.4%
since 2018
61st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,713/yr
+15.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
119.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.16%
Avg severity: $20,076
Nonrenewal Rate
1.56%
+64.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59487 (Vaughn, MT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 59487 (Vaughn, MT) runs $1,713 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 9 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 59487 in the 61st percentile, 4% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Montana state average of $1,945, this ZIP runs 12% below, ranking #110 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Ramsay (ZIP 59748) at $1,713, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 59487 is 119.0%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 10.16% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,076. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.56%, a rise of 64.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 15.4% through 2022, ranging $1,484 to $1,735 with a 5-year average of $1,613, an annualized rate of +3.6% 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 59487 Compares

vs National Average
$1,713 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,713 vs $1,945
12% below state avg
National Percentile
61th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59487, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,713
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59487.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,484 -
2019 $1,543 +3.9%
2020 $1,591 +3.1%
2021 $1,735 +9.0%
2022 $1,713 -1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,613
Premium Range
$1,484 - $1,735
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59487

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 59487 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Montana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Montana overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 59487?
At the 61st percentile nationally, #110 of 167 ZIPs in Montana, ZIP 59487 (Vaughn, MT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,713 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +15.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vaughn, MT?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 59487: a claims frequency of 10.16% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.56%, against a loss ratio above 100% (119.0%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59487 compared to the national average?
ZIP 59487 premiums of $1,713/yr are 4% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 61st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59487?
Insurers decline to renew 1.56% of policies in ZIP 59487 in Montana, a rise of 64.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59487 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 59487 runs $1,484-$1,735 (5-year average $1,613). The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 59487 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59487 has an average premium of $1,713/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #110 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium.

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