ZIP 59918 · Lincoln County
Fortine, MT Homeowners Insurance
According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 59918, Fortine, Montana averages $1,967/yr.
- #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. ZIP-code average.
- $1,967
- Avg premium (2022)
- +11%
- vs U.S. ZIP-code 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.
Insurance Livability Score
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Where ZIP 59918's premium sits nationally
Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022
$1,967 Around the middle lower than 26% of 25,593 ZIP codes
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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022
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.
Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Lincoln County: score 64.3, rating Relatively Low, hazard Wildfire. National percentile 64th; in-state rank #10/45; 59% above Montana's 40.5 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 87.2 · Community Resilience 13.7.
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
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 59918, 2018–2022
| 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% |
2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 59918
Similar ZIP Codes in Montana
ZIP codes with similar premium levels in Montana.
One of 166 ZIP codes with premium data in Montana, 9 are shown here.
FEMA NRI context for Lincoln County
County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 59918 via FIPS 30053. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.
Social Vulnerability Index 87.2 · Community Resilience 13.7
County hazard ratings
- Wildfire
- Relatively Moderate
- Flooding
- Relatively Low
- Earthquake
- Relatively Low
- Tornado
- Very Low
- Hail
- Very Low
- Winter weather
- Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Montana NRI context · top counties by NRI score.
Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles
ZIP 59918's county NRI is 64.3 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Montana containment.
Similar average premium
Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,967/yr here).
How to read premiums, nonrenewals, and loss ratios
Compare ZIP 59918, Montana, and national rankings
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
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What to do with ZIP 59918
This ZIP's premiums run at the 74th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.
- See how Fortine, MT compares to every other ZIP in Montana. Montana overview
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