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Average cost of car insurance in Arkansas in 2024

Updated Nov 13, 2024
The annual average cost of car insurance in Arkansas is $2,374 for full coverage and $492 for minimum coverage.
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How much is car insurance in Arkansas? 

To calculate what you can expect to pay for car insurance in the Land of Opportunity, Bankrate analyzed premium data sourced from Quadrant Information Services. We determined that the average annual cost of car insurance in Arkansas is $492 for state-mandated minimum coverage and $2,374 for full coverage, which includes optional collision and comprehensive insurance. This is below the national averages of $633 for minimum and $2,329 for full. Bankrate created this guide to review the variables that play a role in determining your Arkansas car insurance rate, so you can make the best decision for your own coverage.

Key takeaways

  • Full coverage car insurance in Arkansas costs an average of $2,374 per year, while minimum coverage averages $492 per year.
  • Rates vary by location. For instance, the average cost of full coverage in Little Rock is 8 percent more the state average, while it’s 9 percent less in Bentonville.
  • A DUI conviction in Arkansas leads to an average increase of 59 percent more in full coverage premiums.
  • Drivers with excellent credit history pay an average of 13 percent less on full coverage compared to drivers with good credit.

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Arkansas car insurance rates by city

The average car insurance cost in Arkansas varies by city, reflecting how location influences premiums. In the state's most populated cities, these average rates for full coverage can differ from the state's overall average due to several local factors.

Differences in rates between cities often stem from the local cost of repairs, availability of parts and services and the frequency of auto accidents. Factors like vehicle type, age, driving history and even local rates of theft and vandalism also play a role in shaping your individual premium.

Below are average rates in some of the most populated cities in Arkansas so you can see how average rates in these locations stack up against the state average premium for full coverage.

City Avg. monthly full coverage premium Avg. annual full coverage premium Avg. savings vs. state average

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Average car insurance costs by age and gender in Arkansas

Like most other states, one of the most significant factors that influence Arkansas auto insurance rates is a driver's age. Drivers under 25 typically pay the highest rates, with 18-year-olds having the highest average rates by age. Males face higher average premiums than females. This rate difference is tied to males having higher rates of auto accidents, traffic violations and claims filing.

Age 16*
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$4,889
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$1,212
Age 18
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$6,899
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$1,729
Age 20
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$5,504
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$1,199
Age 25
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$3,241
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$648
Age 30
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,660
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$534
Age 40
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,399
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$489
Age 50
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,164
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$452
Age 60
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,101
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$448
Age 70
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,308
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$528
Age 40
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,399
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$489
Age 50
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,164
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$452
Age 60
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,101
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$448
Age 70
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,308
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$528
*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied
Age 16*
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$4,390
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$1,138
Age 18
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$6,157
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$1,534
Age 20
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$4,548
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$1,056
Age 25
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,875
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$624
Age 30
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,554
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$533
Age 40
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,349
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$494
Age 50
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,003
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$447
Age 60
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,032
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$435
Age 70
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,211
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$506
Age 40
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,349
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$494
Age 50
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,003
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$447
Age 60
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,032
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$435
Age 70
Avg. full coverage premium in AR
$2,211
Avg. min. coverage premium in AR
$506
*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied
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Bankrate’s take: Although not allowed as a rating factor in all states, Arkansas car insurance carriers can consider gender when calculating car insurance premiums. Males often see higher average rates than females — especially young males — because they are statistically more likely to cause car accidents. They are also more likely to engage in risky driving behavior like speeding, driving under the influence and not wearing a seatbelt.

Cost considerations for young drivers in Arkansas

Teen drivers typically cost more to insure than older, experienced drivers. Further, teen drivers are required to remain insured on their parents' car insurance policy until age 18, when they are old enough to sign a contract. However, young drivers can usually save money by remaining on their parents' policy as long as their insurer allows it. This could be until age 25 or as long as you are living under the same roof.

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Age 16*
Avg. annual premium for drivers in AR
$4,640
Age 17
Avg. annual premium for drivers in AR
$4,344
Age 18
Avg. annual premium for drivers in AR
$4,031
Age 19
Avg. annual premium for drivers in AR
$3,686
Age 20
Avg. annual premium for drivers in AR
$3,537
*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied
Age 18
Avg. annual premium for drivers in AR
$6,353
Age 19
Avg. annual premium for drivers in AR
$5,266
Age 20
Avg. annual premium for drivers in AR
$4,875
*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied
Age Avg. annual premium difference for drivers on their own policy
Age 18 62 percent more
Age 19 47 percent more
Age 20 42 percent more

*18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied

How does driving record impact the cost of car insurance in Arkansas?

Your driving record has a significant influence on your Arkansas car insurance rates. A speeding ticket, accident or DUI on your record can drive premiums up quickly. Although we've included average rates for a DUI, not all companies will provide coverage to a driver with a DUI on their record. It's important to note that the rates reflected show the average increase after a single DUI conviction; multiple violations will likely increase rates even more and could even place a driver in the high-risk driving category.

Here, you can see how average rates in Arkansas compare between a clean driving record and one with different violations.

Clean driving record
Avg. annual premium* in AR
$2,374
Percentage increase from AR avg. annual premium*
0%
Avg. annual premium* in AR
$2,896
Percentage increase from AR avg. annual premium*
22%
Avg. annual premium* in AR
$3,258
Percentage increase from AR avg. annual premium*
37%
Avg. annual premium* in AR
$3,772
Percentage increase from AR avg. annual premium*
59%
*The rates reflected are for full coverage policies.

Car insurance rates in Arkansas by credit score

Arkansas is one of the many states that allow insurers to use credit-based insurance scores as part of their rate calculations. In general, better credit contributes to lower premiums, while worse credit leads to higher premiums. For example, in Arkansas, a poor credit rating correlates to an average increase of 93 percent more in full coverage premiums compared to the state average — a higher average increase than a DUI conviction. On the other end of that range, having an excellent credit rating in Arkansas amounts to an average of 13 percent less for full coverage premiums.

Avg. annual premium* in AR
$4,494
Percentage difference from AR avg. annual premium*
93%
Average
Avg. annual premium* in AR
$2,567
Percentage difference from AR avg. annual premium*
10%
Avg. annual premium* in AR
$2,331
Percentage difference from AR avg. annual premium*
0%
Excellent
Avg. annual premium* in AR
$2,033
Percentage difference from AR avg. annual premium*
-13%
*Rates reflect full coverage policies.

Arkansas car insurance rates by vehicle type

Another significant factor that affects your auto insurance premiums is the make and model of your vehicle. Some cars are more expensive to replace or repair than others, and this factors into how expensive a vehicle is to insure. Generally, the more expensive a vehicle is to buy, the more expensive your auto insurance rates are likely to be, although this isn’t always the case. Your vehicle's age, theft rate, safety features and size can all have an impact on your premium.

Avg. annual premium* in AR
$2,374
Avg. annual premium* in AR
$2,349
Avg. annual premium* in AR
$2,073
BMW 330i
Avg. annual premium* in AR
$3,040
Toyota Prius
Avg. annual premium* in AR
$2,455
*Rates reflect full coverage policies.

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How to save on car insurance in Arkansas

If you're seeing high quoted rates for car insurance coverage in Arkansas, you may be able to take some steps to bring down your premium. Assessing your personal rating factors will help you identify where you can make the most impactful changes, but some key cost-saving strategies are outlined below:

  • Shop around: Car insurance rates are different from one provider to the next, and getting a cheaper premium may be as simple as switching carriers. Get quotes from several providers in your area to see which company is right for you.
  • Compare discounts: The amount you’ll save with discounts varies from one company to the next. Though two companies may offer the same ways to save, you may save more with one in particular. To determine how much you can save with a carrier, you may want to speak with an agent rather than hunt for available discounts online.
  • Increase your deductible: Increasing your deductible means you’ll pay a lower premium, but you'll have a higher out-of-pocket cost if you need to file a claim.
  • Increase your credit score: It’s legal in Arkansas for car insurance companies to use your credit information to calculate an insurance score that affects your premium. Studies have shown that drivers with low credit scores are statistically more likely to file a claim than those with strong scores. Therefore, if you increase your credit score, your premium may go down.

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Bankrate utilizes Quadrant Information Services to analyze November 2024 rates for all ZIP codes and carriers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Rates are weighted based on the population density in each geographic region. Quoted rates for our base profile are based on the following characteristics and coverage levels:

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Bodily injury liability

$100,000 per person
$300,000 per accident

Property damage liability

$50,000 per accident

Personal injury protection

$100,000 per accident

Uninsured motorist bodily injury

$100,000 per person
$300,000 per accident

Collision deductible

$500

Comprehensive deductible

$500

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These are sample rates and should only be used for comparative purposes.