ZIP 59759 Insurance Data

Whitehall, Montana · Madison County · 3 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,697/yr
+11.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.20%
Avg severity: $20,000
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%
+18.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59759 (Whitehall, MT)

ZIP 59759 (Whitehall, MT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,697 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 4% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 60th percentile nationally. Compared to the Montana state average of $1,945, this ZIP runs 13% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 59759 is 37.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.20%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,000. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.53% in this ZIP, a rise of 18.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 59759 have risen by 11.7%, ranging from $1,516 to $1,697 with a five-year average of $1,601 — an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 59759 Compares

vs National Average
$1,697 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,697 vs $1,945
13% below state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,519
2019 $1,516 -0.2%
2020 $1,615 +6.5%
2021 $1,655 +2.5%
2022 $1,697 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,601
Premium Range
$1,516 - $1,697
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% 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 59759?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 59759 (Whitehall, MT) is $1,697 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +11.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whitehall, MT?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.20% in this ZIP), loss ratio (37.7%), and nonrenewal rates (0.53%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59759 compared to the national average?
ZIP 59759 premiums of $1,697/yr are 4% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59759?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59759 is 0.53%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +18.2% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59759 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 59759 have ranged from $1,516 to $1,697, with a 5-year average of $1,601. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 59759 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59759 has an average premium of $1,697/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 13% below the state average.

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