ZIP 59808 · Missoula County

Missoula, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59808, Missoula, Montana.

93.1%
Loss ratio
1.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#153 of 167
Montana rank
52
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Missoula, MT (ZIP 59808) runs $1,433/yr on average: the 41st percentile nationally and 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,433
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+7.5%
since 2018
41st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,433/yr
+7.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
93.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.09%
Avg severity: $21,902
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%
+185.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59808 (Missoula, MT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 59808 (Missoula, MT) runs $1,433 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 52 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 19% below that mark and lands in the 41st national percentile. Against Montana's average of $1,945, ZIP 59808 is 26% below, ranking #153 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Kalispell (ZIP 59901) at $1,434, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 59808 is 93.1%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. 6.09% of policies in ZIP 59808 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,902. 1.06% of ZIP 59808 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 185.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 7.5% through 2022, ranging $1,310 to $1,433 with a 5-year average of $1,350, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 59808 Compares

vs National Average
$1,433 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,433 vs $1,945
26% below state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59808, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,433
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59808.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,332 -
2019 $1,310 -1.7%
2020 $1,315 +0.4%
2021 $1,361 +3.5%
2022 $1,433 +5.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,350
Premium Range
$1,310 - $1,433
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59808

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 59808?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 59808 (Missoula, MT) averages $1,433 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 41st percentile, #153 of 167 ZIPs in Montana. Premiums have changed +7.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Missoula, MT?
In ZIP 59808, insurers report a 93.1% loss ratio, a 6.09% claims frequency, and a 1.06% nonrenewal rate, the 41st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59808 compared to the national average?
ZIP 59808 premiums of $1,433/yr are 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 41st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59808?
ZIP 59808 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.06% in Montana, a rise of 185.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59808 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 59808 runs $1,310-$1,433 (5-year average $1,350). The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 59808 compare to the Montana state average?
The Montana state average is $1,945/yr; ZIP 59808 averages $1,433/yr, 26% below that figure, ranking #153 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.