Average car insurance cost in Clarksville, Tennessee

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The average cost of full coverage car insurance in Clarksville is $2,222 per year, which is $13 less than the state average and $356 less than the national average. GEICO offers the lowest average rate at $1,873, but your actual premium depends on factors like your age, driving record, and coverage level.

Where you live plays a bigger role than most drivers expect. Insurers price risk by ZIP code, so local factors – traffic density, accident and theft rates, repair costs, weather, and the share of uninsured drivers on the road – all feed into what you pay in Clarksville. That’s why two drivers with identical records can pay very different rates depending on which side of a city line they live on.

Here’s how Clarksville’s average premium stacks up against Tennessee and national rates:

How much car insurance do you need in Clarksville?

Most drivers in Clarksville need at least liability coverage, but full coverage offers stronger financial protection because it pays for your own car, not just the other driver’s.

Liability only covers damage you cause to others, if your car gets damaged in an accident, stolen, or hit by a falling tree, you’re paying out of pocket without full coverage. Here’s what each coverage level costs per year and what it includes:

• State minimum coverage: $595 per year – Limits of $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 total bodily injury per accident, $25,000 property damage. The lowest coverage level allowed by law.
• Liability only coverage: $631 per year – Limits of $50,000 bodily injury per person, $100,000 total bodily injury per accident, $50,000 property damage. Pays for others’ injuries and property damage when you’re at fault but doesn’t cover your own vehicle.
• Full coverage: $2,222 per year – Limits of $100,000 bodily injury per person, $300,000 total bodily injury per accident, $100,000 property damage. Combines liability with collision and comprehensive, so your own car is covered too.

What are the cheapest car insurance companies in Clarksville?

GEICO beats every insurer when it comes down to price for full coverage car insurance in Clarksville, at $1,873 per year. Auto-Owners ranks second at $1,902 per year. Rates are based on limits of $100,000 bodily injury per person, $300,000 per accident, and $100,000 property damage.

Rates differ by company, so comparing quotes from multiple providers is the best way to find a rate that fits your budget.

Below is a breakdown of average yearly and monthly car insurance rates from different insurers in Clarksville.

Do men or women pay more for car insurance in Clarksville?

Male drivers in Clarksville pay $2,210 per year on average, $24 less than female drivers, who pay $2,234 per year.

Insurers in most states are allowed to use gender as a rating factor, though a handful of states – including California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina and Pennsylvania – prohibit it.

According to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), a nonprofit that researches insurance trends, women tend to drive more cautiously and are involved in fewer serious accidents than men. Insurers factor that risk difference into premiums, which is why men often pay more for car insurance.

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How does age affect car insurance rates in Clarksville?

Teen drivers pay the most for car insurance in Clarksville, with an annual rate of $7,929 per year, or $661 per month. Rates fall as drivers gain experience – young adults ages 20 to 24 pay $3,618 per year, adults 25 to 55 pay $2,184 per year, and seniors 60 to 75 pay $2,140 per year.

According to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), teen drivers — between the ages of 16 to 19 — have crash rates over 3 times those of drivers 20 and older per mile driven. Insurers factor this risk in, pushing teen car insurance rates higher.

Premiums drop as drivers gain experience, however. Young adults ages 20 to 24 pay $3,618 per year – 54% what teen drivers pay.

Below is a breakdown of average annual full coverage car insurance rates by age group.

How have car insurance rates changed in Clarksville?

Car insurance rates in Clarksville show a upward trend since 2023 to 2025, with average rates increased by 24%, or $425.

If your own rates have climbed, shop around to confirm you’re not overpaying compared to what other insurers offer.

The graph below tracks insurance costs from 2022 to 2025, showing the long-term trend behind today’s rates.

Methodology

Insure.com commissioned car insurance rates in 2026 from Quadrant Information Services. To determine the average premiums, our team of data analysts and expert editors analyzed 65,756,440 auto insurance quotes collected in 2025 across 51 states, 29,159 cities and 34,595 zip codes. Quotes came from 195 insurance companies across 73 company groups, giving a national average annual premium of $2,578.

Each quote reflects a 40-year-old male and female driver with a Honda Accord LX, no violations and a good insurance score, driving 10,000 miles a year with a 12-mile daily commute. Coverage includes:

• 100/300/100 liability limits (up to $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $100,000 for property damage)
• $500 deductible for collision and comprehensive

The quoted insurance rates are for comparison purposes, and your rates may vary.

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Alisha Ambre holds a Bachelor of Arts with honours in English Literature and Media Studies. She focuses on crafting clear, engaging content that makes complex information feel practical and approachable for everyday readers. When she’s not writing, she’s likely on the volleyball court or immersed in a good video game.