ZIP 59918 · Lincoln County

Fortine, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59918, Fortine, Montana.

#64 of 167
Montana rank
2
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Fortine, MT (ZIP 59918) runs $1,967/yr on average: the 74th percentile nationally and 11% above the U.S. average.

$1,967
Avg premium (2022)
+11%
vs U.S. average
+20.6%
since 2018
74th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,967/yr
+20.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
N/A
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
N/A
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59918 (Fortine, MT)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 59918 (Fortine, MT) runs $1,967 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 59918 comes in 11% above, the 74th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Montana homeowners pay $1,945 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (above), ranking #64 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Bozeman (ZIP 59718) at $1,967, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 59918 have risen by 20.6%, ranging from $1,620 to $1,967 with a five-year average of $1,724, an annualized rate of +4.8% 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 59918 Compares

vs National Average
$1,967 vs $1,776
11% above national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,967 vs $1,945
1% above state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59918, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,967
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59918.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,632 -
2019 $1,620 -0.7%
2020 $1,639 +1.2%
2021 $1,763 +7.6%
2022 $1,967 +11.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,724
Premium Range
$1,620 - $1,967
Annual Change Rate
+4.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59918

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

  • Put ZIP 59918 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 59918?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 59918 (Fortine, MT) averages $1,967 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 74th percentile, #64 of 167 ZIPs in Montana. Premiums have changed +20.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fortine, MT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 59918: a claims frequency of N/A, a loss ratio of N/A, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 74th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59918 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 59918 lands in the 74th percentile: its $1,967/yr average is 11% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59918?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59918 is N/A in Montana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59918 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 59918 runs $1,620-$1,967 (5-year average $1,724). The annualized change rate is +4.8% per year.
How does ZIP 59918 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59918 runs 1% above the Montana state average ($1,945/yr vs this ZIP's $1,967/yr), ranking #64 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.