ZIP 59870 · Ravalli County

Stevensville, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59870, Stevensville, Montana.

152.3%
Loss ratio
1.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#134 of 167
Montana rank
14
Policies

The verdict

Stevensville, MT (ZIP 59870) averages $1,558/yr for homeowners insurance, 12% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally.

$1,558
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+5.7%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,558/yr
+5.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
152.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.82%
Avg severity: $20,088
Nonrenewal Rate
1.22%
+387.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59870 (Stevensville, MT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 59870 (Stevensville, MT) at $1,558 per year for 2022 across approximately 14 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 59870 comes in 12% below, the 51st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Montana homeowners pay $1,945 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 20% (below), ranking #134 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Valier (ZIP 59486) at $1,558, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 152.3%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 59870. 11.82% of policies in ZIP 59870 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,088. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.22% in this ZIP, a rise of 387.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 59870 premiums risen 5.7%, spanning $1,438 to $1,558 (five-year average: $1,487), an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 59870 Compares

vs National Average
$1,558 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,558 vs $1,945
20% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59870, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,558
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59870.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,475 -
2019 $1,438 -2.5%
2020 $1,465 +1.9%
2021 $1,499 +2.3%
2022 $1,558 +4.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,487
Premium Range
$1,438 - $1,558
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59870

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

  • Compare ZIP 59870 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 above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 59870?
ZIP 59870 (Stevensville, MT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,558 per year as of 2022 (51st percentile, #134 of 167 ZIPs in Montana). Premiums have changed +5.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Stevensville, MT?
Insurers in ZIP 59870 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 152.3%, alongside a claims frequency of 11.82% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.22%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59870 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 59870 lands in the 51st percentile: its $1,558/yr average is 12% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59870?
ZIP 59870 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.22% in Montana, a rise of 387.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59870 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 59870 have ranged from $1,438 to $1,558, with a 5-year average of $1,487. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 59870 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59870 runs 20% below the Montana state average ($1,945/yr vs this ZIP's $1,558/yr), ranking #134 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.