ZIP 59844 · Sanders County

Heron, MT Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 59844, Heron, Montana averages $1,739/yr.

#103 of 167
Montana rank
2
Policies

The verdict

Heron, MT (ZIP 59844) averages $1,739/yr for homeowners insurance, 2% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally.

$1,739
Avg premium (2022)
-2%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-4.5%
since 2018
63rd
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
39/100
59844 - Heron, MT

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$1,739/yr
Avg premium, 37th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C-
47.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
18.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 59844's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,739 Around the middle lower than 37% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,739/yr
Near-median premium
-4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
N/A
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
N/A
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59844 (Heron, MT)

ZIP 59844 (Heron, MT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,739 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2 reported policies. That is 2% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 63rd percentile nationally. Compared to the Montana state average of $1,945, this ZIP runs 11% below, ranking #103 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Arlee (ZIP 59821) at $1,739, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 59844 have fallen by 4.5%, ranging from $1,656 to $1,821 with a five-year average of $1,730, an annualized rate of -1.1% per year.

For ZIP 59844, county-level FEMA NRI is 47.4 in Sanders - middle of the national distribution (47th percentile) and #19 among 45 Montana counties. Top hazard on the index: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 96.2 · Community Resilience 18.7.

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 59844 Compares

vs National Average
$1,739 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,739 vs $1,945
11% below state avg
National Percentile
63th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59844, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,739
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59844.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,821 -
2019 $1,682 -7.6%
2020 $1,656 -1.5%
2021 $1,752 +5.8%
2022 $1,739 -0.8%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 59844, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,730
Premium Range
$1,656 - $1,821
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Sanders County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 59844 via FIPS 30089. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
47.4
Relatively Low · 47th national percentile
In-state county rank
#19
of 45 Montana counties · state mean 40.5
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $1,089,674

Social Vulnerability Index 96.2 · Community Resilience 18.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Montana NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 59844

Cross-state peers for ZIP 59844: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Montana. County hazard context (Sanders, NRI 47.4) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,739/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 59844?
ZIP 59844 (Heron, MT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,739 per year as of 2022 (63rd percentile, #103 of 167 ZIPs in Montana). Premiums have changed -4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Heron, MT?
In ZIP 59844, insurers report a N/A loss ratio, a N/A claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 63rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59844 compared to the national average?
ZIP 59844 premiums of $1,739/yr are 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 63rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59844?
ZIP 59844 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Montana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59844 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 59844 have ranged from $1,656 to $1,821, with a 5-year average of $1,730. The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 59844 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59844 has an average premium of $1,739/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #103 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 59844?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 59844 (Sanders) is 47.4 - #19/45 in Montana, 47th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 59844

This ZIP's premiums run at the 63rd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.