ZIP 59824 · Lake County

Charlo, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59824, Charlo, Montana.

21.3%
Loss ratio
0.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#95 of 167
Montana rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Charlo, MT (ZIP 59824) runs $1,763/yr on average: the 64th percentile nationally and 1% below the U.S. average.

$1,763
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. average
+5.8%
since 2018
64th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,763/yr
+5.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.31%
Avg severity: $11,334
Nonrenewal Rate
0.66%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59824 (Charlo, MT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 59824 (Charlo, MT) runs $1,763 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 7 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 59824 comes in 1% below, the 64th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Montana statewide average is $1,945 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #95 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Belgrade (ZIP 59714) at $1,756, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 21.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 59824. About 3.31% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,334. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.66%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 59824 premiums risen 5.8%, spanning $1,613 to $1,763 (five-year average: $1,695), an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 59824 Compares

vs National Average
$1,763 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,763 vs $1,945
9% below state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59824, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,763
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59824.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,666 -
2019 $1,704 +2.3%
2020 $1,613 -5.3%
2021 $1,727 +7.0%
2022 $1,763 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,695
Premium Range
$1,613 - $1,763
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59824

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 59824?
ZIP 59824 (Charlo, MT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,763 per year as of 2022 (64th percentile, #95 of 167 ZIPs in Montana). Premiums have changed +5.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlo, MT?
In ZIP 59824, insurers report a 21.3% loss ratio, a 3.31% claims frequency, and a 0.66% nonrenewal rate, the 64th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59824 compared to the national average?
ZIP 59824 premiums of $1,763/yr are 1% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 64th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59824?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59824 is 0.66% in Montana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59824 over 5 years?
ZIP 59824 premiums spanned $1,613 to $1,763 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,695. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 59824 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59824 has an average premium of $1,763/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average, ranking #95 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.