ZIP 59716 · Gallatin County

Big Sky, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59716, Big Sky, Montana.

46.9%
Loss ratio
0.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#1 of 167
Montana rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Big Sky, MT (ZIP 59716) averages $7,599/yr for homeowners insurance, 328% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally.

$7,599
Avg premium (2022)
+328%
vs U.S. average
+26.2%
since 2018
99th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$7,599/yr
+26.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.71%
Avg severity: $131,568
Nonrenewal Rate
0.33%
+239.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59716 (Big Sky, MT)

ZIP 59716 (Big Sky, MT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $7,599 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 59716 in the 99th percentile, 328% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Montana state average of $1,945, this ZIP runs 291% above, ranking #1 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Gallatin Gateway (ZIP 59730) at $3,565, 53% below this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 59716 shows a 46.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.71%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $131,568. Insurers decline to renew 0.33% of policies in ZIP 59716 at expiration, a rise of 239.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 59716 have risen by 26.2%, ranging from $6,020 to $7,599 with a five-year average of $6,790, an annualized rate of +6.0% 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 59716 Compares

vs National Average
$7,599 vs $1,776
328% above national avg
vs Montana Average
$7,599 vs $1,945
291% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59716, 2018–2022

$5,500$6,000$6,500$7,000$7,500$8,000 20182019202020212022 $7,599
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59716.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $6,020 -
2019 $6,351 +5.5%
2020 $6,639 +4.5%
2021 $7,340 +10.6%
2022 $7,599 +3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$6,790
Premium Range
$6,020 - $7,599
Annual Change Rate
+6.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59716

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 59716?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 59716 (Big Sky, MT): $7,599/year as of 2022, the 99th national percentile, #1 of 167 ZIPs in Montana. Premiums have changed +26.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Big Sky, MT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 59716: a claims frequency of 2.71%, a loss ratio of 46.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.33%, placing this ZIP in the 99th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59716 compared to the national average?
ZIP 59716 premiums of $7,599/yr are 328% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 99th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59716?
Insurers decline to renew 0.33% of policies in ZIP 59716 in Montana, a rise of 239.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59716 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 59716 runs $6,020-$7,599 (5-year average $6,790). The annualized change rate is +6.0% per year.
How does ZIP 59716 compare to the Montana state average?
The Montana state average is $1,945/yr; ZIP 59716 averages $7,599/yr, 291% above that figure, ranking #1 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.