ZIP 59868 · Missoula County

Seeley Lake, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59868, Seeley Lake, Montana.

50.1%
Loss ratio
5.73%
Nonrenewal rate
#76 of 167
Montana rank
4
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 59868 (Seeley Lake, MT) homeowners insurance averages $1,891/yr, 71st percentile nationally, 7% above the U.S. norm.

$1,891
Avg premium (2022)
+7%
vs U.S. average
+11.3%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,891/yr
+11.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
50.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.01%
Avg severity: $23,649
Nonrenewal Rate
5.73%
+1596.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59868 (Seeley Lake, MT)

Homeowners in ZIP 59868 (Seeley Lake, MT) pay an average of $1,891 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 7% above that mark and lands in the 71st national percentile. Against Montana's average of $1,945, ZIP 59868 is 3% below, ranking #76 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Malta (ZIP 59538) at $1,892, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 59868 is 50.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.01%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,649. Insurers decline to renew 5.73% of policies in ZIP 59868 at expiration, a rise of 1596.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 59868 premiums risen 11.3%, spanning $1,699 to $1,891 (five-year average: $1,792), 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 59868 Compares

vs National Average
$1,891 vs $1,776
7% above national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,891 vs $1,945
3% below state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59868, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,891
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59868.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,699 -
2019 $1,748 +2.9%
2020 $1,766 +1.1%
2021 $1,853 +4.9%
2022 $1,891 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,792
Premium Range
$1,699 - $1,891
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59868

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

  • Put ZIP 59868 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Montana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Montana overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 59868?
ZIP 59868 (Seeley Lake, MT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,891 per year as of 2022 (71st percentile, #76 of 167 ZIPs in Montana). Premiums have changed +11.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Seeley Lake, MT?
In ZIP 59868, insurers report a 50.1% loss ratio, a 4.01% claims frequency, and a 5.73% nonrenewal rate, the 71st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59868 compared to the national average?
At $1,891/yr, ZIP 59868 runs 7% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 71st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59868?
Insurers decline to renew 5.73% of policies in ZIP 59868 in Montana, a rise of 1596.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59868 over 5 years?
ZIP 59868 premiums spanned $1,699 to $1,891 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,792. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 59868 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59868 has an average premium of $1,891/yr compared to the Montana state average of $1,945/yr. This ZIP is 3% below the state average, ranking #76 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.