ZIP 59803 · Missoula County

Missoula, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59803, Missoula, Montana.

29.1%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#131 of 167
Montana rank
78
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 59803 (Missoula, MT) homeowners insurance averages $1,607/yr, 54th percentile nationally, 10% below the U.S. norm.

$1,607
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+8.3%
since 2018
54th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,607/yr
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.17%
Avg severity: $14,754
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
+110.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59803 (Missoula, MT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 59803 (Missoula, MT) runs $1,607 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 78 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 59803 in the 54th percentile, 10% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Montana's average of $1,945, ZIP 59803 is 17% below, ranking #131 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Lincoln (ZIP 59639) at $1,607, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 59803 is 29.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.17% of policies in ZIP 59803 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,754. Insurers decline to renew 0.70% of policies in ZIP 59803 at expiration, a rise of 110.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 59803 premiums risen 8.3%, spanning $1,480 to $1,607 (five-year average: $1,526), an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 59803 Compares

vs National Average
$1,607 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,607 vs $1,945
17% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59803, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,607
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59803.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,483 -
2019 $1,480 -0.2%
2020 $1,513 +2.2%
2021 $1,545 +2.1%
2022 $1,607 +4.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,526
Premium Range
$1,480 - $1,607
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59803

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

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 59803?
At the 54th percentile nationally, #131 of 167 ZIPs in Montana, ZIP 59803 (Missoula, MT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,607 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Missoula, MT?
In ZIP 59803, insurers report a 29.1% loss ratio, a 3.17% claims frequency, and a 0.70% nonrenewal rate, the 54th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59803 compared to the national average?
At $1,607/yr, ZIP 59803 runs 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 54th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59803?
Insurers decline to renew 0.70% of policies in ZIP 59803 in Montana, a rise of 110.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59803 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 59803 have ranged from $1,480 to $1,607, with a 5-year average of $1,526. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 59803 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59803 has an average premium of $1,607/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 17% below the state average, ranking #131 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.