ZIP 59749 · Madison County

Sheridan, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59749, Sheridan, Montana.

8.1%
Loss ratio
1.39%
Nonrenewal rate
#119 of 167
Montana rank
2
Policies

The verdict

At $1,668/yr, Sheridan, MT (ZIP 59749) sits in the 58th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 6% below the U.S. average.

$1,668
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. average
+14.5%
since 2018
58th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,668/yr
+14.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.85%
Avg severity: $7,292
Nonrenewal Rate
1.39%
+379.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59749 (Sheridan, MT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 59749 (Sheridan, MT) runs $1,668 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 6% below that mark and lands in the 58th national percentile. The Montana statewide average is $1,945 per year; this ZIP sits 14% below that figure, ranking #119 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Trout Creek (ZIP 59874) at $1,673, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 59749 is 8.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.85%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,292. 1.39% of ZIP 59749 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 379.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 59749 have risen by 14.5%, ranging from $1,458 to $1,668 with a five-year average of $1,549, an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 59749 Compares

vs National Average
$1,668 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,668 vs $1,945
14% below state avg
National Percentile
58th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59749, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,668
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59749.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,458 -
2019 $1,484 +1.8%
2020 $1,543 +3.9%
2021 $1,593 +3.2%
2022 $1,668 +4.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,549
Premium Range
$1,458 - $1,668
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59749

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 59749 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Montana compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 59749?
ZIP 59749 (Sheridan, MT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,668 per year as of 2022 (58th percentile, #119 of 167 ZIPs in Montana). Premiums have changed +14.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sheridan, MT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 59749: a claims frequency of 1.85%, a loss ratio of 8.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.39%, placing this ZIP in the 58th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59749 compared to the national average?
At $1,668/yr, ZIP 59749 runs 6% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 58th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59749?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59749 is 1.39%, a rise of 379.4% over the past 5 years in Montana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59749 over 5 years?
ZIP 59749 premiums spanned $1,458 to $1,668 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,549. The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 59749 compare to the Montana state average?
The Montana state average is $1,945/yr; ZIP 59749 averages $1,668/yr, 14% below that figure, ranking #119 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.