ZIP 59802 · Missoula County

Missoula, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59802, Missoula, Montana.

14.7%
Loss ratio
0.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#146 of 167
Montana rank
154
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 59802 (Missoula, MT) homeowners insurance averages $1,493/yr, 46th percentile nationally, 16% below the U.S. norm.

$1,493
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+11.1%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,493/yr
+11.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.18%
Avg severity: $10,076
Nonrenewal Rate
0.80%
+211.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59802 (Missoula, MT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 59802 (Missoula, MT) runs $1,493 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 154 reported policies. That is 16% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 46th percentile nationally. The Montana statewide average is $1,945 per year; this ZIP sits 23% below that figure, ranking #146 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Conrad (ZIP 59425) at $1,496, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 14.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.18% of policies in ZIP 59802 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,076. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.80%, a rise of 211.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 59802 costs have risen 11.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,324 to a high of $1,493, an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 59802 Compares

vs National Average
$1,493 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,493 vs $1,945
23% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59802, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,493
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59802.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,344 -
2019 $1,324 -1.5%
2020 $1,375 +3.8%
2021 $1,420 +3.3%
2022 $1,493 +5.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,391
Premium Range
$1,324 - $1,493
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59802

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 59802?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 59802 (Missoula, MT) averages $1,493 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 46th percentile, #146 of 167 ZIPs in Montana. Premiums have changed +11.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Missoula, MT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 59802: claims frequency (2.18%), loss ratio (14.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.80%), together placing this ZIP at the 46th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59802 compared to the national average?
ZIP 59802 premiums of $1,493/yr are 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59802?
ZIP 59802 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.80% in Montana, a rise of 211.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59802 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 59802 runs $1,324-$1,493 (5-year average $1,391). The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 59802 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59802 runs 23% below the Montana state average ($1,945/yr vs this ZIP's $1,493/yr), ranking #146 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.