ZIP 59845 · Sanders County

Hot Springs, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59845, Hot Springs, Montana.

19.2%
Loss ratio
2.13%
Nonrenewal rate
#166 of 167
Montana rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Hot Springs, MT (ZIP 59845) runs $1,186/yr on average: the 22nd percentile nationally and 33% below the U.S. average.

$1,186
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+11.4%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,186/yr
+11.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.42%
Avg severity: $16,045
Nonrenewal Rate
2.13%
+151.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59845 (Hot Springs, MT)

Homeowners in ZIP 59845 (Hot Springs, MT) pay an average of $1,186 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 33% below that mark and lands in the 22nd national percentile. Montana homeowners pay $1,945 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 39% (below), ranking #166 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Hungry Horse (ZIP 59919) at $1,179, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 59845 is 19.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,045. 2.13% of ZIP 59845 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 151.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 59845 have risen by 11.4%, ranging from $1,032 to $1,223 with a five-year average of $1,131, 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 59845 Compares

vs National Average
$1,186 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,186 vs $1,945
39% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59845, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,186
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59845.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,064 -
2019 $1,032 -3.0%
2020 $1,152 +11.6%
2021 $1,223 +6.2%
2022 $1,186 -3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,131
Premium Range
$1,032 - $1,223
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59845

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 59845?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 59845 (Hot Springs, MT) averages $1,186 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 22nd percentile, #166 of 167 ZIPs in Montana. Premiums have changed +11.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hot Springs, MT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 59845: a claims frequency of 1.42%, a loss ratio of 19.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.13%, placing this ZIP in the 22nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59845 compared to the national average?
ZIP 59845 premiums of $1,186/yr are 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 22nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59845?
Insurers decline to renew 2.13% of policies in ZIP 59845 in Montana, a rise of 151.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59845 over 5 years?
ZIP 59845 premiums spanned $1,032 to $1,223 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,131. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 59845 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59845 has an average premium of $1,186/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 39% below the state average, ranking #166 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.