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Average cost of car insurance in Utah for 2024
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How much is car insurance in Utah?
To find out how much car insurance costs in Utah, Bankrate’s team of insurance experts analyzed data from Quadrant Information Services. On average, drivers in the Beehive State pay $778 per year for minimum coverage car insurance and $2,078 for full coverage. For comparison, the average cost of car insurance in the United States is $639 per year for a minimum coverage policy and $2,348 for full coverage.
Utah’s car insurance rates reflect the risk factors at play in the state, as well as efforts of insurance regulators to enforce fair pricing for consumers. Compared to other states, Utah’s average rates for both full and minimum coverage are fairly affordable — but keep in mind that these numbers are averages and might not reflect your own costs. Every driver in Utah receives different premiums calculated based on personal factors like age, driving record, credit history and more.
Key takeaways
- Average rates in Utah are $65 per month for minimum coverage and $173 per month for full coverage.
- Drivers in major cities like Salt Lake City and Provo typically pay higher rates for car insurance.
- Parents who add a 16-year-old male driver to their policy pay an average of $454 for full coverage, while adding a 16-year-old female costs $420
- A DUI conviction in Utah increases average insurance rates by 97 percent more
- Drivers with excellent credit history pay around 15 percent less than the state average for a policy.
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Utah car insurance rates by city
Utah car insurance rates are not standardized across the entire state. The city you live in and your ZIP code play a role in determining your rate. Insurers look at statistical data related to accident rates and property crime in a given ZIP code to understand the risk levels associated with car ownership there. If your area has a lot of dense traffic, a high rate of vehicle theft or other key risk factors, you could pay a higher rate for car insurance. The table below includes the average cost of car insurance in 10 Utah cities and how rates differ from the statewide average premium.
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| City | Avg. monthly full coverage premium | Avg. annual full coverage premium | Avg. savings vs. state average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit | $159 | $1,904 | -9% |
| Altamont | $170 | $2,037 | -2% |
| Bluebell | $169 | $2,031 | -2% |
| Layton | $166 | $1,987 | -4% |
| Salt Lake City | $186 | $2,229 | +7% |
| Honeyville | $164 | $1,972 | -5% |
| Howell | $166 | $1,989 | -4% |
| Willard | $164 | $1,969 | -5% |
| Castle Dale | $160 | $1,926 | -8% |
| Kenilworth | $161 | $1,936 | -7% |
| Lake Powell | $162 | $1,948 | -6% |
| Provo | $174 | $2,093 | +1% |
| Elberta | $168 | $2,020 | -3% |
| Ephraim | $168 | $2,020 | -3% |
| Stockton | $168 | $2,022 | -3% |
| Woods Cross | $165 | $1,975 | -5% |
| Sandy | $175 | $2,106 | +1% |
| Eagle Mountain | $175 | $2,099 | +1% |
| Manila | $169 | $2,033 | -2% |
| Cedar Valley | $173 | $2,071 | -0% |
| Henefer | $171 | $2,054 | -1% |
| Altonah | $169 | $2,023 | -3% |
| Clearfield | $167 | $2,000 | -4% |
| Magna | $190 | $2,275 | +9% |
| Saratoga Springs | $174 | $2,089 | +1% |
| Alpine | $178 | $2,135 | +3% |
| Croydon | $169 | $2,029 | -2% |
| Echo | $170 | $2,044 | -2% |
| Ibapah | $169 | $2,023 | -3% |
| American Fork | $173 | $2,082 | +0% |
| Centerville | $163 | $1,958 | -6% |
| Grantsville | $163 | $1,958 | -6% |
| Kaysville | $164 | $1,971 | -5% |
| Lehi | $174 | $2,085 | +0% |
| Oakley | $174 | $2,086 | +0% |
| Pleasant Grove | $177 | $2,121 | +2% |
| Roy | $168 | $2,015 | -3% |
| Tooele | $166 | $1,996 | -4% |
| Tridell | $168 | $2,016 | -3% |
| West Jordan | $183 | $2,193 | +5% |
| Woodruff | $168 | $2,013 | -3% |
| Park City | $167 | $2,000 | -4% |
| Bear River City | $167 | $2,003 | -4% |
| Corinne | $165 | $1,984 | -5% |
| Plymouth | $166 | $1,986 | -5% |
| Providence | $156 | $1,874 | -10% |
| Blanding | $163 | $1,959 | -6% |
| East Carbon | $162 | $1,941 | -7% |
| Ferron | $162 | $1,946 | -7% |
| Draper | $175 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Farmington | $163 | $1,952 | -6% |
| Lapoint | $167 | $2,006 | -4% |
| Midway | $171 | $2,056 | -1% |
| Mountain Home | $171 | $2,057 | -1% |
| Peoa | $171 | $2,048 | -1% |
| Midvale | $179 | $2,152 | +3% |
| Morgan | $170 | $2,035 | -2% |
| Randlett | $170 | $2,037 | -2% |
| Vernal | $166 | $1,988 | -4% |
| South Jordan | $177 | $2,123 | +2% |
| Orem | $177 | $2,125 | +2% |
| Rush Valley | $166 | $1,994 | -4% |
| Herriman | $173 | $2,075 | -0% |
| Salem | $169 | $2,025 | -3% |
| Salina | $160 | $1,919 | -8% |
| Scipio | $168 | $2,015 | -3% |
| Cedar City | $154 | $1,850 | -12% |
| Central | $162 | $1,947 | -7% |
| Glendale | $162 | $1,941 | -7% |
| Ivins | $155 | $1,865 | -11% |
| Kanab | $159 | $1,910 | -8% |
| Koosharem | $161 | $1,928 | -8% |
| Hill Afb | $166 | $1,997 | -4% |
| Talmage | $171 | $2,046 | -2% |
| Wallsburg | $175 | $2,096 | +1% |
| Beryl | $160 | $1,921 | -8% |
| Boulder | $162 | $1,941 | -7% |
| Garrison | $163 | $1,959 | -6% |
| Junction | $165 | $1,974 | -5% |
| Orderville | $165 | $1,978 | -5% |
| North Salt Lake | $170 | $2,042 | -2% |
| Myton | $171 | $2,055 | -1% |
| Neola | $170 | $2,036 | -2% |
| Randolph | $169 | $2,032 | -2% |
| Bonanza | $168 | $2,018 | -3% |
| Duchesne | $172 | $2,067 | -1% |
| Jensen | $169 | $2,022 | -3% |
| Kamas | $172 | $2,062 | -1% |
| Bingham Canyon | $174 | $2,089 | +1% |
| Bountiful | $165 | $1,983 | -5% |
| Dugway | $165 | $1,983 | -5% |
| Dutch John | $169 | $2,026 | -3% |
| Fruitland | $172 | $2,061 | -1% |
| Roosevelt | $167 | $2,002 | -4% |
| Tabiona | $172 | $2,063 | -1% |
| Whiterocks | $169 | $2,032 | -2% |
| Dammeron Valley | $162 | $1,938 | -7% |
| Saint George | $156 | $1,876 | -10% |
| Ogden | $170 | $2,040 | -2% |
| Smithfield | $159 | $1,913 | -8% |
| Elmo | $161 | $1,938 | -7% |
| Green River | $159 | $1,902 | -9% |
| Monticello | $164 | $1,971 | -5% |
| Washington | $156 | $1,870 | -11% |
| Virgin | $160 | $1,916 | -8% |
| Axtell | $164 | $1,962 | -6% |
| Beaver | $161 | $1,934 | -7% |
| Holden | $159 | $1,909 | -9% |
| Kanosh | $160 | $1,919 | -8% |
| Leamington | $161 | $1,929 | -7% |
| Nephi | $164 | $1,968 | -5% |
| Spring City | $169 | $2,033 | -2% |
| Alton | $162 | $1,944 | -7% |
| Glenwood | $159 | $1,903 | -9% |
| Kingston | $164 | $1,972 | -5% |
| Hurricane | $153 | $1,840 | -12% |
| Milford | $165 | $1,982 | -5% |
| Modena | $160 | $1,917 | -8% |
| Newcastle | $162 | $1,938 | -7% |
| Parowan | $159 | $1,902 | -9% |
| Leeds | $159 | $1,907 | -9% |
| Monroe | $158 | $1,899 | -9% |
| Panguitch | $167 | $2,006 | -4% |
| Duck Creek Village | $161 | $1,931 | -7% |
| Rockville | $160 | $1,924 | -8% |
| Bryce | $162 | $1,948 | -6% |
| Delta | $159 | $1,906 | -9% |
| Levan | $166 | $1,994 | -4% |
| Meadow | $159 | $1,913 | -8% |
| Sigurd | $161 | $1,931 | -7% |
| Circleville | $165 | $1,977 | -5% |
| Hanksville | $162 | $1,950 | -6% |
| Mount Carmel | $161 | $1,933 | -7% |
| New Harmony | $159 | $1,909 | -9% |
| Fairview | $173 | $2,082 | +0% |
| Gunnison | $165 | $1,978 | -5% |
| Hinckley | $160 | $1,918 | -8% |
| Lynndyl | $161 | $1,929 | -7% |
| Manti | $169 | $2,029 | -2% |
| Oak City | $159 | $1,908 | -9% |
| Redmond | $160 | $1,917 | -8% |
| Sterling | $168 | $2,017 | -3% |
| Enterprise | $163 | $1,961 | -6% |
| Greenville | $163 | $1,955 | -6% |
| Minersville | $165 | $1,977 | -5% |
| Fort Duchesne | $168 | $2,016 | -3% |
| Heber City | $174 | $2,083 | +0% |
| Laketown | $165 | $1,985 | -5% |
| Cannonville | $163 | $1,960 | -6% |
| Elsinore | $158 | $1,900 | -9% |
| Gunlock | $163 | $1,957 | -6% |
| La Verkin | $159 | $1,910 | -8% |
| Marysvale | $164 | $1,970 | -5% |
| Paragonah | $160 | $1,918 | -8% |
| Deweyville | $165 | $1,982 | -5% |
| Logan | $157 | $1,880 | -10% |
| Park Valley | $170 | $2,040 | -2% |
| Trenton | $160 | $1,924 | -8% |
| Helper | $160 | $1,921 | -8% |
| La Sal | $161 | $1,933 | -7% |
| Fielding | $165 | $1,983 | -5% |
| Garland | $165 | $1,985 | -5% |
| Price | $159 | $1,904 | -9% |
| Cleveland | $161 | $1,935 | -7% |
| Moab | $157 | $1,879 | -10% |
| Hyrum | $160 | $1,921 | -8% |
| Montezuma Creek | $165 | $1,978 | -5% |
| Huntsville | $171 | $2,050 | -1% |
| Lewiston | $164 | $1,967 | -6% |
| Emery | $161 | $1,928 | -8% |
| Pine Valley | $161 | $1,936 | -7% |
| Toquerville | $159 | $1,913 | -8% |
| Coalville | $171 | $2,057 | -1% |
| Hanna | $172 | $2,060 | -1% |
| Vernon | $167 | $2,007 | -3% |
| Wendover | $168 | $2,010 | -3% |
| Aurora | $161 | $1,928 | -8% |
| Fillmore | $159 | $1,912 | -8% |
| Escalante | $169 | $2,026 | -3% |
| Hatch | $162 | $1,947 | -7% |
| Henrieville | $162 | $1,949 | -6% |
| Moroni | $169 | $2,034 | -2% |
| Richfield | $159 | $1,905 | -9% |
| Mount Pleasant | $171 | $2,057 | -1% |
| Springville | $175 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Mapleton | $175 | $2,096 | +1% |
| Annabella | $161 | $1,926 | -8% |
| Antimony | $165 | $1,976 | -5% |
| Brian Head | $158 | $1,902 | -9% |
| Joseph | $159 | $1,914 | -8% |
| Santaquin | $165 | $1,977 | -5% |
| Spanish Fork | $171 | $2,050 | -1% |
| Sevier | $161 | $1,928 | -8% |
| Chester | $167 | $2,009 | -3% |
| Eureka | $167 | $1,999 | -4% |
| Fayette | $165 | $1,982 | -5% |
| Mona | $164 | $1,971 | -5% |
| Payson | $169 | $2,024 | -3% |
| Wales | $167 | $2,000 | -4% |
| Bicknell | $162 | $1,944 | -7% |
| Greenwich | $162 | $1,947 | -7% |
| Kanarraville | $158 | $1,895 | -9% |
| Loa | $166 | $1,995 | -4% |
| Lyman | $162 | $1,950 | -6% |
| Cornish | $161 | $1,937 | -7% |
| Eden | $169 | $2,030 | -2% |
| Hooper | $165 | $1,985 | -5% |
| Hyde Park | $158 | $1,901 | -9% |
| Paradise | $161 | $1,937 | -7% |
| Snowville | $165 | $1,975 | -5% |
| Tremonton | $166 | $1,995 | -4% |
| Wellsville | $159 | $1,911 | -8% |
| Bluff | $166 | $1,987 | -5% |
| Veyo | $163 | $1,952 | -6% |
| Santa Clara | $155 | $1,857 | -11% |
| Springdale | $159 | $1,904 | -9% |
| Teasdale | $162 | $1,949 | -6% |
| Tropic | $162 | $1,945 | -7% |
| Hildale | $162 | $1,942 | -7% |
| Collinston | $164 | $1,974 | -5% |
| Mantua | $164 | $1,965 | -6% |
| Portage | $165 | $1,983 | -5% |
| Aneth | $164 | $1,967 | -6% |
| Monument Valley | $165 | $1,982 | -5% |
| Orangeville | $162 | $1,944 | -7% |
| Wellington | $160 | $1,917 | -8% |
| Huntington | $161 | $1,927 | -8% |
| Mexican Hat | $165 | $1,975 | -5% |
| Thompson | $157 | $1,883 | -10% |
| Richmond | $163 | $1,950 | -6% |
| Brigham City | $163 | $1,951 | -6% |
| Cache Junction | $159 | $1,911 | -8% |
| Clarkston | $163 | $1,955 | -6% |
| Grouse Creek | $166 | $1,989 | -4% |
| Mendon | $159 | $1,910 | -8% |
| Millville | $158 | $1,898 | -9% |
| Newton | $165 | $1,975 | -5% |
| Cisco | $158 | $1,894 | -9% |
| Clawson | $161 | $1,929 | -7% |
| Sunnyside | $162 | $1,945 | -7% |
| Riverton | $171 | $2,048 | -1% |
| Syracuse | $165 | $1,982 | -5% |
| Torrey | $164 | $1,969 | -5% |
| Garden City | $165 | $1,982 | -5% |
| Lindon | $176 | $2,110 | +1% |
| Centerfield | $164 | $1,971 | -5% |
| Fountain Green | $168 | $2,015 | -3% |
| Goshen | $166 | $1,987 | -4% |
| Mayfield | $166 | $1,989 | -4% |
Average car insurance costs by age and gender in Utah
Young drivers in Utah, as in most states, pay some of the highest rates for car insurance due to their lack of experience on the road. Statistics show that teen drivers are more likely to be involved in accidents and may engage in risky behaviors behind the wheel, such as speeding or texting while driving. In fact, motor vehicle accidents were the leading cause of death for female teenagers between 13 and 19 years old in 2020.
Along with your age, your gender has the potential to impact your car insurance rate in Utah. That’s because statistics also show that male drivers have a higher rate of fatal accidents than females.
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Age
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
|
|---|---|---|
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Age 16*
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$459
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$5,511
|
|
Age 18
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$633
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$7,600
|
|
Age 20
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$445
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$5,340
|
|
Age 25
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$225
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$2,704
|
|
Age 30
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$188
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$2,261
|
|
Age 40
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$178
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$2,136
|
|
Age 50
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$165
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$1,976
|
|
Age 60
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$159
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$1,906
|
|
Age 70
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$181
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$2,170
|
|
Age
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
|
|---|---|---|
|
Age 16*
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$416
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$4,988
|
|
Age 18
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$567
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$6,806
|
|
Age 20
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$383
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$4,599
|
|
Age 25
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$209
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$2,510
|
|
Age 30
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$183
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$2,195
|
|
Age 40
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$171
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$2,053
|
|
Age 50
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$159
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$1,905
|
|
Age 60
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$156
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$1,875
|
|
Age 70
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Utah
$176
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Utah
$2,110
|
Bankrate’s take: Like all insurance, car insurance is priced based on risk. In order to predict customers’ risk factors, insurers turn to statistics, which show a higher rate of accidents for male drivers compared to female drivers, especially in younger age groups. In states that permit the use of age and gender in auto insurance pricing, young men are most likely to pay high rates for coverage compared to other groups.
Cost considerations for young drivers in Utah
While 16- and 17-year-olds cannot get their own car insurance policies in almost all situations, young drivers aged 18 and up can. Older teens often have the option to get their own policy or stay on their parents’ policy (as long as they still live in their parents’ household in most circumstances). Unless an 18 year old has a separate permanent address from their parents, it’s typically more affordable to stay on a family policy because older family members’ lower risk will offset the risk associated with the teen. As you can see from the average rates below, staying on your parents’ policy in Utah can shave a significant amount of money off your annual premium.
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Age
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in Utah
|
|---|---|
|
Age 16*
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in Utah
$5,275
|
|
Age 17
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in Utah
$4,730
|
|
Age 18
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in Utah
$4,303
|
|
Age 19
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in Utah
$3,765
|
|
Age 20
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in Utah
$3,590
|
|
Age
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in Utah
|
|---|---|
|
Age 18
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in Utah
$7,235
|
|
Age 19
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in Utah
$5,471
|
|
Age 20
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in Utah
$4,988
|
| Age | Avg. annual premium difference for drivers on their own policy |
|---|---|
| Age 18 | 68 percent more |
| Age 19 | 45 percent more |
| Age 20 | 39 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 Utah?
One of the biggest factors that will impact your car insurance rate is your driving record. If you have any violations on your record within the last several years, you will probably pay a higher premium. Some incidents, like speeding tickets, may only result in a minor increase to your insurance premium. DUI convictions, on the other hand, are a serious matter for insurers. Utah drivers with one or more may see significant penalties, including the loss of their license, and they may have to find a car insurance company that specializes in providing coverage for high-risk drivers.
Below are average car insurance rates in Utah for drivers with one speeding ticket, one accident or one DUI, showing the impact each typically has on car insurance premiums.
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Driving incident
|
Avg. annual premium* in Utah
|
Percentage increase from Utah avg. annual premium*
|
|---|---|---|
|
Clean driving record
|
Avg. annual premium* in Utah
$2,088
|
Percentage increase from Utah avg. annual premium*
0%
|
|
Avg. annual premium* in Utah
$2,559
|
Percentage increase from Utah avg. annual premium*
23%
|
|
|
Avg. annual premium* in Utah
$3,037
|
Percentage increase from Utah avg. annual premium*
45%
|
|
|
Avg. annual premium* in Utah
$4,059
|
Percentage increase from Utah avg. annual premium*
94%
|
Car insurance rates in Utah by credit score
In all but three states, your credit-based insurance score can have a large impact on your car insurance rates, and Utah is no different. Studies have shown that drivers who have a poor credit history tend to file more claims, and average car insurance rates reflect that increased risk. In fact, drivers with poor credit in Utah might pay as much as 88 percent more for full coverage car insurance.
|
Credit tier
|
Avg. annual premium* in Utah
|
Percentage difference from Utah avg. annual premium*
|
|---|---|---|
|
Avg. annual premium* in Utah
$3,916
|
Percentage difference from Utah avg. annual premium*
88%
|
|
|
Average
|
Avg. annual premium* in Utah
$2,312
|
Percentage difference from Utah avg. annual premium*
11%
|
|
Avg. annual premium* in Utah
$2,078
|
Percentage difference from Utah avg. annual premium*
0%
|
|
|
Excellent
|
Avg. annual premium* in Utah
$1,760
|
Percentage difference from Utah avg. annual premium*
-15%
|
Utah car insurance rates by vehicle type
Another factor in determining your rate is the type of car you drive. Cars that are more costly to repair, such as luxury sedans or high-end sports cars, are likely to see higher rates for their insurance. As this table shows, the Honda Odyssey and Ford F-150 have average insurance rates below the state average.
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Vehicle
|
Avg. annual premium* in Utah
|
|---|---|
|
Avg. annual premium* in Utah
$2,088
|
|
|
Avg. annual premium* in Utah
$2,000
|
|
|
Avg. annual premium* in Utah
$1,875
|
|
|
BMW 330i
|
Avg. annual premium* in Utah
$2,521
|
|
Toyota Prius
|
Avg. annual premium* in Utah
$2,200
|
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How to save on car insurance in Utah
Average car insurance rates in Utah are lower than national averages, which should be welcome news to Utah drivers. But no one wants to pay more than they have to for insurance. If you are looking for cheap car insurance, there are a few strategies you can consider to help you save money. Here are some suggestions:
- Pay your premium in full: If you can afford to pay your annual premium up front and in full, your insurance company may discount your premium.
- Improve your credit: If you have bad credit, taking steps to improve it could eventually mean securing a better car insurance rate.
- Switch insurance companies: You may want to request quotes from a range of carriers every year to see if another company offers you a better deal on your auto insurance. Switching insurers is typically fairly easy and may save you money in the long run.
- Take advantage of discounts: Most car insurance companies offer several discounts to help offset costs, and many are easy to earn. You might want to check with your agent each year about what’s available and what you might qualify for.
- Enroll in a telematics program: Insurers are increasingly offering telematics programs, which use an app or a small device installed in your car to monitor your driving in real time. If you prove to be a safe and careful driver, you can be rewarded with a reduced rate.
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Bankrate utilizes Quadrant Information Services to analyze September 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:
Bodily injury liability
$100,000 per person$300,000 per accident
Property damage liability
$50,000 per accidentPersonal injury protection
$100,000 per accidentUninsured motorist bodily injury
$100,000 per person$300,000 per accident
Collision deductible
$500Comprehensive deductible
$500Other profiles
These are sample rates and should only be used for comparative purposes.