ZIP 59860 · Lake County

Polson, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59860, Polson, Montana.

26.1%
Loss ratio
1.04%
Nonrenewal rate
#99 of 167
Montana rank
15
Policies

The verdict

At $1,749/yr, Polson, MT (ZIP 59860) sits in the 63rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 1% below the U.S. average.

$1,749
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. average
+13.6%
since 2018
63rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,749/yr
+13.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.87%
Avg severity: $15,909
Nonrenewal Rate
1.04%
+146.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59860 (Polson, MT)

ZIP 59860 (Polson, MT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,749 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 15 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 1% below that mark and lands in the 63rd national percentile. Against Montana's average of $1,945, ZIP 59860 is 10% below, ranking #99 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Florence (ZIP 59833) at $1,753, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 26.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 59860. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.87%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,909. Insurers decline to renew 1.04% of policies in ZIP 59860 at expiration, a rise of 146.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 59860 premiums risen 13.6%, spanning $1,540 to $1,749 (five-year average: $1,632), an annualized rate of +3.2% 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 59860 Compares

vs National Average
$1,749 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,749 vs $1,945
10% below state avg
National Percentile
63th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59860, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,749
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59860.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,540 -
2019 $1,572 +2.1%
2020 $1,597 +1.6%
2021 $1,700 +6.4%
2022 $1,749 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,632
Premium Range
$1,540 - $1,749
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59860

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 59860 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Montana compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Montana overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 59860?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 59860 (Polson, MT) averages $1,749 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 63rd percentile, #99 of 167 ZIPs in Montana. Premiums have changed +13.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Polson, MT?
In ZIP 59860, insurers report a 26.1% loss ratio, a 2.87% claims frequency, and a 1.04% nonrenewal rate, the 63rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59860 compared to the national average?
ZIP 59860 premiums of $1,749/yr are 1% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 63rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59860?
Insurers decline to renew 1.04% of policies in ZIP 59860 in Montana, a rise of 146.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59860 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 59860 runs $1,540-$1,749 (5-year average $1,632). The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 59860 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59860 has an average premium of $1,749/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 10% below the state average, ranking #99 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.