ZIP 59739 · Beaverhead County

Lima, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59739, Lima, Montana.

59.7%
Loss ratio
2.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#165 of 167
Montana rank

The verdict

ZIP 59739 (Lima, MT) homeowners insurance averages $1,267/yr, 29th percentile nationally, 29% below the U.S. norm.

$1,267
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+14.0%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,267/yr
+14.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.56%
Avg severity: $29,500
Nonrenewal Rate
2.56%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59739 (Lima, MT)

Homeowners in ZIP 59739 (Lima, MT) pay an average of $1,267 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data. That is 29% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally. The Montana statewide average is $1,945 per year; this ZIP sits 35% below that figure, ranking #165 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Missoula (ZIP 59801) at $1,271, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 59.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 59739. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.56%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $29,500. Insurers decline to renew 2.56% of policies in ZIP 59739 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 59739 premiums risen 14.0%, spanning $1,111 to $1,267 (five-year average: $1,190), an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 59739 Compares

vs National Average
$1,267 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,267 vs $1,945
35% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59739, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,267
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59739.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,111 -
2019 $1,189 +7.0%
2020 $1,209 +1.7%
2021 $1,173 -3.0%
2022 $1,267 +8.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,190
Premium Range
$1,111 - $1,267
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59739

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 59739?
ZIP 59739 (Lima, MT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,267 per year as of 2022 (29th percentile, #165 of 167 ZIPs in Montana). Premiums have changed +14.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lima, MT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 59739: claims frequency (2.56%), loss ratio (59.7%), and nonrenewal rate (2.56%), together placing this ZIP at the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59739 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 59739 lands in the 29th percentile: its $1,267/yr average is 29% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59739?
ZIP 59739 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.56% in Montana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59739 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 59739 have ranged from $1,111 to $1,267, with a 5-year average of $1,190. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 59739 compare to the Montana state average?
The Montana state average is $1,945/yr; ZIP 59739 averages $1,267/yr, 35% below that figure, ranking #165 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.