ZIP 59720 · Madison County

Cameron, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59720, Cameron, Montana.

7.5%
Loss ratio
1.21%
Nonrenewal rate
#5 of 167
Montana rank

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Cameron, MT (ZIP 59720) runs $3,143/yr on average: the 95th percentile nationally and 77% above the U.S. average.

$3,143
Avg premium (2022)
+77%
vs U.S. average
+5.6%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,143/yr
+5.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.43%
Avg severity: $9,736
Nonrenewal Rate
1.21%
+121.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59720 (Cameron, MT)

Homeowners in ZIP 59720 (Cameron, MT) pay an average of $3,143 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 59720 in the 95th percentile, 77% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Montana homeowners pay $1,945 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 62% (above), ranking #5 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Fishtail (ZIP 59028) at $3,147, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 59720 is 7.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.43% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,736. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.21%, a rise of 121.0% over the past five years, 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 59720 have risen by 5.6%, ranging from $2,842 to $3,186 with a five-year average of $3,048, an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 59720 Compares

vs National Average
$3,143 vs $1,776
77% above national avg
vs Montana Average
$3,143 vs $1,945
62% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59720, 2018–2022

$2,800$2,900$3,000$3,100$3,200$3,300 20182019202020212022 $3,143
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59720.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,976 -
2019 $2,842 -4.5%
2020 $3,090 +8.7%
2021 $3,186 +3.1%
2022 $3,143 -1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,048
Premium Range
$2,842 - $3,186
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59720

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

  • Put ZIP 59720 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 59720?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 59720 (Cameron, MT): $3,143/year as of 2022, the 95th national percentile, #5 of 167 ZIPs in Montana. Premiums have changed +5.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cameron, MT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 59720: claims frequency (2.43%), loss ratio (7.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.21%), together placing this ZIP at the 95th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59720 compared to the national average?
ZIP 59720 premiums of $3,143/yr are 77% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59720?
Insurers decline to renew 1.21% of policies in ZIP 59720 in Montana, a rise of 121.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59720 over 5 years?
ZIP 59720 premiums spanned $2,842 to $3,186 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,048. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 59720 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59720 has an average premium of $3,143/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 62% above the state average, ranking #5 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.