ZIP 59602 · Lewis and Clark County

Helena, MT Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 59602, Helena, Montana averages $1,781/yr.

36.2%
Loss ratio
0.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#91 of 167
Montana rank
17
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Helena, MT sits #8,985 nationally on average premium ($1,781) versus #12,847 on nonrenewal rate (0.80%).

$1,781
Avg premium (2022)
#8,985
of 25,593 on premium
#12,847
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
65th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
48/100
59602 - Helena, MT

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$1,781/yr
Avg premium, 35th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
71.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
83.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 59602's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,781 Around the middle lower than 35% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 59602. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Montana, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 59602; crosshairs: Montana averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$858.2$2623.6$4389.1$6154.5$7920.00.1%1.1%2.2%3.2%4.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 59919 · Hungry Horse $1,179/yr · 3.72%
  • ZIP 59801 · Missoula $1,271/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 59711 · Anaconda $1,335/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 59864 · Ronan $1,402/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 59873 · Thompson Falls $1,426/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 59847 · Lolo $1,437/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 59859 · Plains $1,459/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 59425 · Conrad $1,496/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 59405 · Great Falls $1,515/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 59926 · Martin City $1,550/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 59866 · Saint Regis $1,598/yr · 1.67%
  • ZIP 59639 · Lincoln $1,607/yr · 1.17%
  • ZIP 59635 · East Helena $1,608/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 59834 · Frenchtown $1,620/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 59442 · Fort Benton $1,639/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 59874 · Trout Creek $1,673/yr · 0.27%
  • ZIP 59482 · Sunburst $1,697/yr · 4.05%
  • ZIP 59487 · Vaughn $1,713/yr · 1.56%
  • ZIP 59501 · Havre $1,732/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 59820 · Alberton $1,742/yr · 1.76%
  • ZIP 59833 · Florence $1,753/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 59824 · Charlo $1,763/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 59523 · Chinook $1,781/yr · 2.42%
  • ZIP 59602 · Helena (this ZIP) $1,781/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 59930 · Rexford $1,797/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 59728 · Elliston $1,816/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 59648 · Wolf Creek $1,836/yr · 2.04%
  • ZIP 59875 · Victor $1,882/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 59421 · Cascade $1,902/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 59047 · Livingston $1,922/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 59718 · Bozeman $1,967/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 59063 · Park City $2,031/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 59011 · Big Timber $2,077/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 59101 · Billings $2,085/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 59327 · Forsyth $2,094/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 59044 · Laurel $2,115/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 59034 · Hardin $2,129/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 59008 · Belfry $2,142/yr · 2.70%
  • ZIP 59330 · Glendive $2,150/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 59019 · Columbus $2,192/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 59911 · Bigfork $2,227/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 59086 · Wilsall $2,246/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 59645 · White Sulphur Springs $2,347/yr · 2.17%
  • ZIP 59313 · Baker $2,425/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 59715 · Bozeman $2,458/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 59937 · Whitefish $2,516/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 59826 · Condon $2,579/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 59037 · Huntley $2,627/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 59720 · Cameron $3,143/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 59716 · Big Sky $7,599/yr · 0.33%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,781/yr
Near-median premium
+12.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.2%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.15%
Avg severity: $15,519
Nonrenewal Rate
0.80%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+133.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59602 (Helena, MT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 59602 (Helena, MT) at $1,781 per year for 2022 across approximately 17 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 0% above that mark and lands in the 65th national percentile. The Montana statewide average is $1,945 per year; this ZIP sits 8% below that figure, ranking #91 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Chinook (ZIP 59523) at $1,781, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 36.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.15%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,519. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.80% in this ZIP, a rise of 133.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 59602 have risen by 12.1%, ranging from $1,589 to $1,781 with a five-year average of $1,680, an annualized rate of +2.9% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 59602's county (Lewis and Clark): score 71.2, rating Relatively Low, hazard Cold Wave. That is #7 of 45 Montana counties and the 71st national percentile (76% above the 40.5 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 21.2 · Community Resilience 83.3. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 59602 Compares

vs National Average
$1,781 vs $1,776
0% above national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,781 vs $1,945
8% below state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59602, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,781
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59602.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,589 -
2019 $1,623 +2.2%
2020 $1,681 +3.6%
2021 $1,726 +2.7%
2022 $1,781 +3.2%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 59602, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,680
Premium Range
$1,589 - $1,781
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Lewis and Clark County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 59602 via FIPS 30049. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
71.2
Relatively Low · 71st national percentile
In-state county rank
#7
of 45 Montana counties · state mean 40.5
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $12,893,215

Social Vulnerability Index 21.2 · Community Resilience 83.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Montana NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Lewis and Clark County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 59602: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Montana. County hazard context (Lewis and Clark, NRI 71.2) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,781/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.80% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 59602?
At the 65th percentile nationally, #91 of 167 ZIPs in Montana, ZIP 59602 (Helena, MT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,781 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +12.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Helena, MT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 59602: claims frequency (4.15%), loss ratio (36.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.80%), together placing this ZIP at the 65th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59602 compared to the national average?
ZIP 59602 premiums of $1,781/yr are 0% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 65th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59602?
ZIP 59602 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.80% in Montana, a rise of 133.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59602 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 59602 have ranged from $1,589 to $1,781, with a 5-year average of $1,680. The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 59602 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59602 runs 8% below the Montana state average ($1,945/yr vs this ZIP's $1,781/yr), ranking #91 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 59602?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 59602 (Lewis and Clark) is 71.2 - #7/45 in Montana, 71st national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 59602

This ZIP's premiums run at the 65th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.