ZIP 59645 Insurance Data

White Sulphur Springs, Montana · Meagher County

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,347/yr
-2.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.24%
Avg severity: $33,816
Nonrenewal Rate
2.17%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59645 (White Sulphur Springs, MT)

ZIP 59645 (White Sulphur Springs, MT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,347 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations. That is 32% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 85th percentile nationally. Compared to the Montana state average of $1,945, this ZIP runs 21% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 59645 is 17.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.24%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $33,816. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.17% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 59645 have fallen by 2.9%, ranging from $2,127 to $2,416 with a five-year average of $2,266 — an annualized rate of -0.7% per year. 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 59645 Compares

vs National Average
$2,347 vs $1,776
32% above national avg
vs Montana Average
$2,347 vs $1,945
21% above state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,416
2019 $2,127 -12.0%
2020 $2,137 +0.4%
2021 $2,301 +7.7%
2022 $2,347 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,266
Premium Range
$2,127 - $2,416
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 59645?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 59645 (White Sulphur Springs, MT) is $2,347 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -2.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in White Sulphur Springs, MT?
Key factors include claims frequency (1.24% in this ZIP), loss ratio (17.9%), and nonrenewal rates (2.17%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59645 compared to the national average?
ZIP 59645 premiums of $2,347/yr are 32% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 85th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59645?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59645 is 2.17%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59645 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 59645 have ranged from $2,127 to $2,416, with a 5-year average of $2,266. The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 59645 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59645 has an average premium of $2,347/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 21% above the state average.

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