ZIP 59501 · Hill County

Havre, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59501, Havre, Montana.

23.6%
Loss ratio
0.82%
Nonrenewal rate
#106 of 167
Montana rank
3
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 59501 (Havre, MT) homeowners insurance averages $1,732/yr, 62nd percentile nationally, 2% below the U.S. norm.

$1,732
Avg premium (2022)
-2%
vs U.S. average
+12.6%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,732/yr
+12.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.47%
Avg severity: $16,587
Nonrenewal Rate
0.82%
-19.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59501 (Havre, MT)

ZIP 59501 (Havre, MT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,732 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 2% below that mark and lands in the 62nd national percentile. The Montana statewide average is $1,945 per year; this ZIP sits 11% below that figure, ranking #106 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Choteau (ZIP 59422) at $1,732, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 23.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.47% of policies in ZIP 59501 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,587. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.82%, a drop of 19.6% 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 59501 premiums risen 12.6%, spanning $1,532 to $1,732 (five-year average: $1,607), an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 59501 Compares

vs National Average
$1,732 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,732 vs $1,945
11% below state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59501, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,732
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59501.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,538 -
2019 $1,532 -0.4%
2020 $1,578 +3.0%
2021 $1,653 +4.8%
2022 $1,732 +4.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,607
Premium Range
$1,532 - $1,732
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59501

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

  • Put ZIP 59501 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 59501?
At the 62nd percentile nationally, #106 of 167 ZIPs in Montana, ZIP 59501 (Havre, MT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,732 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +12.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Havre, MT?
In ZIP 59501, insurers report a 23.6% loss ratio, a 2.47% claims frequency, and a 0.82% nonrenewal rate, the 62nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59501 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 59501 lands in the 62nd percentile: its $1,732/yr average is 2% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59501?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59501 is 0.82%, a drop of 19.6% over the past 5 years in Montana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59501 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 59501 runs $1,532-$1,732 (5-year average $1,607). The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 59501 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59501 has an average premium of $1,732/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #106 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.