ZIP 59526 · Blaine County

Harlem, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59526, Harlem, Montana.

89.1%
Loss ratio
2.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#116 of 167
Montana rank
1
Policies

The verdict

At $1,688/yr, Harlem, MT (ZIP 59526) sits in the 60th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 5% below the U.S. average.

$1,688
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+3.6%
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)
$1,688/yr
+3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
89.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.99%
Avg severity: $13,689
Nonrenewal Rate
2.20%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59526 (Harlem, MT)

Homeowners in ZIP 59526 (Harlem, MT) pay an average of $1,688 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 59526 comes in 5% below, the 60th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Montana homeowners pay $1,945 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 13% (below), ranking #116 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Great Falls (ZIP 59404) at $1,686, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 59526 shows a 89.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. About 10.99% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,689. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.20%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 59526 have risen by 3.6%, ranging from $1,628 to $1,762 with a five-year average of $1,682, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 59526 Compares

vs National Average
$1,688 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,688 vs $1,945
13% below state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59526, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,688
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59526.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,628 -
2019 $1,762 +8.2%
2020 $1,688 -4.2%
2021 $1,644 -2.6%
2022 $1,688 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,682
Premium Range
$1,628 - $1,762
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59526

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 59526?
At the 60th percentile nationally, #116 of 167 ZIPs in Montana, ZIP 59526 (Harlem, MT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,688 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Harlem, MT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 59526: a claims frequency of 10.99%, a loss ratio of 89.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.20%, placing this ZIP in the 60th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59526 compared to the national average?
At $1,688/yr, ZIP 59526 runs 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59526?
Insurers decline to renew 2.20% of policies in ZIP 59526 in Montana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59526 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 59526 runs $1,628-$1,762 (5-year average $1,682). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 59526 compare to the Montana state average?
The Montana state average is $1,945/yr; ZIP 59526 averages $1,688/yr, 13% below that figure, ranking #116 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.