ZIP 59874 · Sanders County

Trout Creek, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59874, Trout Creek, Montana.

66.5%
Loss ratio
0.27%
Nonrenewal rate
#118 of 167
Montana rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Trout Creek, MT (ZIP 59874) runs $1,673/yr on average: the 59th percentile nationally and 6% below the U.S. average.

$1,673
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. average
+5.8%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,673/yr
+5.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
66.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.74%
Avg severity: $40,628
Nonrenewal Rate
0.27%
-80.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59874 (Trout Creek, MT)

ZIP 59874 (Trout Creek, MT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,673 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 6% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 59th percentile nationally. Against Montana's average of $1,945, ZIP 59874 is 14% below, ranking #118 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Sheridan (ZIP 59749) at $1,668, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 66.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 59874. About 2.74% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $40,628. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.27%, a drop of 80.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 59874 have risen by 5.8%, ranging from $1,558 to $1,673 with a five-year average of $1,601, 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 59874 Compares

vs National Average
$1,673 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,673 vs $1,945
14% below state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59874, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,673
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59874.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,581 -
2019 $1,630 +3.1%
2020 $1,565 -4.0%
2021 $1,558 -0.5%
2022 $1,673 +7.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,601
Premium Range
$1,558 - $1,673
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59874

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 59874 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 59874?
At the 59th percentile nationally, #118 of 167 ZIPs in Montana, ZIP 59874 (Trout Creek, MT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,673 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +5.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Trout Creek, MT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 59874: claims frequency (2.74%), loss ratio (66.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.27%), together placing this ZIP at the 59th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59874 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 59874 lands in the 59th percentile: its $1,673/yr average is 6% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59874?
ZIP 59874 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.27% in Montana, a drop of 80.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59874 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 59874 runs $1,558-$1,673 (5-year average $1,601). The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 59874 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59874 runs 14% below the Montana state average ($1,945/yr vs this ZIP's $1,673/yr), ranking #118 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.