ZIP 59923 · Lincoln County

Libby, MT Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 59923, Libby, Montana averages $1,308/yr.

48.0%
Loss ratio
1.12%
Nonrenewal rate
#162 of 167
Montana rank
2
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Libby, MT (ZIP 59923) ranks #17,449 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,308/yr) but #8,335 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.12%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,308
Avg premium (2022)
#17,449
of 25,593 on premium
#8,335
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
32nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
42/100
59923 - Libby, MT

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B-
$1,308/yr
Avg premium, 68th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
64.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
13.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 59923's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,308 Lower than most lower than 68% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 59923. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Montana, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 59923; crosshairs: Montana averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$858.2$2623.6$4389.1$6154.5$7920.00.1%1.1%2.2%3.2%4.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 59919 · Hungry Horse $1,179/yr · 3.72%
  • ZIP 59801 · Missoula $1,271/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 59923 · Libby (this ZIP) $1,308/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 59711 · Anaconda $1,335/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 59864 · Ronan $1,402/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 59873 · Thompson Falls $1,426/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 59847 · Lolo $1,437/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 59859 · Plains $1,459/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 59425 · Conrad $1,496/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 59405 · Great Falls $1,515/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 59926 · Martin City $1,550/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 59866 · Saint Regis $1,598/yr · 1.67%
  • ZIP 59639 · Lincoln $1,607/yr · 1.17%
  • ZIP 59635 · East Helena $1,608/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 59834 · Frenchtown $1,620/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 59442 · Fort Benton $1,639/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 59874 · Trout Creek $1,673/yr · 0.27%
  • ZIP 59482 · Sunburst $1,697/yr · 4.05%
  • ZIP 59487 · Vaughn $1,713/yr · 1.56%
  • ZIP 59501 · Havre $1,732/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 59820 · Alberton $1,742/yr · 1.76%
  • ZIP 59833 · Florence $1,753/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 59824 · Charlo $1,763/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 59523 · Chinook $1,781/yr · 2.42%
  • ZIP 59930 · Rexford $1,797/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 59728 · Elliston $1,816/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 59648 · Wolf Creek $1,836/yr · 2.04%
  • ZIP 59875 · Victor $1,882/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 59421 · Cascade $1,902/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 59047 · Livingston $1,922/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 59718 · Bozeman $1,967/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 59063 · Park City $2,031/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 59011 · Big Timber $2,077/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 59101 · Billings $2,085/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 59327 · Forsyth $2,094/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 59044 · Laurel $2,115/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 59034 · Hardin $2,129/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 59008 · Belfry $2,142/yr · 2.70%
  • ZIP 59330 · Glendive $2,150/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 59019 · Columbus $2,192/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 59911 · Bigfork $2,227/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 59086 · Wilsall $2,246/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 59645 · White Sulphur Springs $2,347/yr · 2.17%
  • ZIP 59313 · Baker $2,425/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 59715 · Bozeman $2,458/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 59937 · Whitefish $2,516/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 59826 · Condon $2,579/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 59037 · Huntley $2,627/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 59720 · Cameron $3,143/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 59716 · Big Sky $7,599/yr · 0.33%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,308/yr
Below-median premium
+10.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.0%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.44%
Avg severity: $25,749
Nonrenewal Rate
1.12%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+185.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59923 (Libby, MT)

ZIP 59923 (Libby, MT) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,308 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 59923 comes in 26% below, the 32nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Montana homeowners pay $1,945 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 33% (below), ranking #162 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Browning (ZIP 59417) at $1,301, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 59923 is 48.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.44%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,749. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.12% in this ZIP, a rise of 185.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 59923 costs have risen 10.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,170 to a high of $1,308, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 59923 Compares

vs National Average
$1,308 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,308 vs $1,945
33% below state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59923, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,308
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59923.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,180 -
2019 $1,176 -0.4%
2020 $1,170 -0.5%
2021 $1,248 +6.6%
2022 $1,308 +4.8%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 59923

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,217
Premium Range
$1,170 - $1,308
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Lincoln County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 59923 via FIPS 30053. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
64.3
Relatively Low · 64th national percentile
In-state county rank
#10
of 45 Montana counties · state mean 40.5
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $4,061,572

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.

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 59923 (outside Montana)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 59923: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Montana. County hazard context (Lincoln, NRI 64.3) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,308/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.12% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 59923?
At the 32nd percentile nationally, #162 of 167 ZIPs in Montana, ZIP 59923 (Libby, MT) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,308 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Libby, MT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 59923: a claims frequency of 2.44%, a loss ratio of 48.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.12%, placing this ZIP in the 32nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59923 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 59923 lands in the 32nd percentile: its $1,308/yr average is 26% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59923?
ZIP 59923 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.12% in Montana, a rise of 185.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59923 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 59923 have ranged from $1,170 to $1,308, with a 5-year average of $1,217. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 59923 compare to the Montana state average?
The Montana state average is $1,945/yr; ZIP 59923 averages $1,308/yr, 33% below that figure, ranking #162 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 59923?
County NRI 64.3 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 59923 via Lincoln County FIPS 30053. In-state rank #10 of 45; national percentile 64th; hazard Wildfire.

What to do with ZIP 59923

This ZIP's premiums run at the 32nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.