ZIP 59865 · Lake County

Saint Ignatius, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59865, Saint Ignatius, Montana.

18.7%
Loss ratio
1.18%
Nonrenewal rate
#112 of 167
Montana rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Saint Ignatius, MT (ZIP 59865) runs $1,708/yr on average: the 61st percentile nationally and 4% below the U.S. average.

$1,708
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
+12.7%
since 2018
61st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,708/yr
+12.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.59%
Avg severity: $12,340
Nonrenewal Rate
1.18%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59865 (Saint Ignatius, MT)

Homeowners in ZIP 59865 (Saint Ignatius, MT) pay an average of $1,708 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 59865 comes in 4% below, the 61st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Montana homeowners pay $1,945 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (below), ranking #112 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Ramsay (ZIP 59748) at $1,713, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 59865 is 18.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.59% of policies in ZIP 59865 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,340. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.18%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 12.7% through 2022, ranging $1,516 to $1,708 with a 5-year average of $1,575, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 59865 Compares

vs National Average
$1,708 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,708 vs $1,945
12% below state avg
National Percentile
61th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59865, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,708
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59865.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,516 -
2019 $1,533 +1.1%
2020 $1,531 -0.1%
2021 $1,586 +3.6%
2022 $1,708 +7.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,575
Premium Range
$1,516 - $1,708
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59865

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 59865?
At the 61st percentile nationally, #112 of 167 ZIPs in Montana, ZIP 59865 (Saint Ignatius, MT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,708 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +12.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Ignatius, MT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 59865: a claims frequency of 2.59%, a loss ratio of 18.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.18%, placing this ZIP in the 61st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59865 compared to the national average?
At $1,708/yr, ZIP 59865 runs 4% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 61st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59865?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59865 is 1.18% in Montana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59865 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 59865 have ranged from $1,516 to $1,708, with a 5-year average of $1,575. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 59865 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59865 has an average premium of $1,708/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #112 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.