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Life Insurance in Montana — Average Cost 2026

Average life insurance (term, $500k) in Montana: $504/year ($42/month). Montana ranks #15 out of 51 states — below the national average.

Average annual

$504

Average monthly

$42

National rank

#15

of 51 states

vs national avg

-12.5%

stable trend

Montana vs national average

Montana$504/yr
National average$576/yr

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Term life insurance rates in Montana

Term life insurance rates in Montana are 13% below the national average. Unlike auto and home insurance, life insurance rates are driven primarily by individual health factors, age, and lifestyle rather than geographic location — so state-level averages for life insurance are less meaningful than for property and auto coverages.

The figures shown represent a benchmark rate for a healthy 40-year-old male with $500,000 in 20-year term coverage. Your actual premium will vary based on your age, health, occupation, and the specific insurer you choose. Locking in a term life policy at a younger age significantly reduces your lifetime cost.

How Montana compares to neighbors

Montana (you)$504/yr
Idaho
$504/yr$0
North Dakota
$492/yr$12
South Dakota
$492/yr$12
Wyoming
$492/yr$12