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Drivers in North Dakota pay $203 per month for full coverage car insurance, or $2,439 per year. Carrying only your state’s minimum required liability coverage brings the average down to $47 per month or $564 per year. These are statewide averages, so your own rate may land higher or lower.

What you’ll actually pay depends on where you live, your age, driving record, credit score and the type of car you drive. Insurers also weigh state-specific risks like accident frequency, repair and medical costs, theft rates and weather, which is why drivers in busy urban areas typically pay more than those in rural ones.

Some of these factors are within your control. You can lower your rate by maintaining a clean driving record, improving your credit score, bundling policies or comparing quotes from multiple insurers.

Average annual cost
$2,439

Average per month cost
$203

Average cost for state minimum coverage
$608 / Year

Cheapest car insurance company
GEICO

$1,978 / Year

Average cost for young drivers
$3,900 / Year

Average cost for Senior drivers
$2,327 / Year

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How much does car insurance cost in North Dakota?

Drivers in North Dakota pay an average of $203 per month ($2,439/year) for full coverage, or $47 per month ($564/year) for state minimum coverage.

The chart below shows average car insurance rates in North Dakota across different coverage levels. These are statewide averages, so your own rate may land higher or lower.

Liability onlyFull coverageNon-owner state minimum liabilityState minimum liability-only
$608$2,439$353$564
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What does each coverage type include?

  • State minimum coverage: Meets your state’s legal requirements, covering liability only. It’s the cheapest option, but leaves you with minimal protection in a serious accident.
  • Liability only: Covers damage and injuries you cause to others, but not your own vehicle or injuries.
  • Comprehensive coverage: Pays for damage to your car from non-collision events, like theft, fire, or weather.
  • Collision coverage: Pays to repair or replace your car after an accident, regardless of who’s at fault.
  • Full coverage: Combines liability with comprehensive and collision coverage, protecting your own vehicle too. It costs more, but offers the most complete protection.
  • Non owners: Designed for those who don’t own a vehicle but occasionally borrow one and want liability coverage.

See what you’d actually pay

Averages only get you so far. To see what you should actually expect to pay, use the calculator below to get an estimate in four steps:

  1. Enter your vehicle’s year
  2. Select your state
  3. Choose your vehicle’s make
  4. Choose your vehicle’s model

You’ll get instant estimates for state minimum, liability only, and full coverage.

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How to lower your rate in North Dakota:

  • Compare quotes from at least 3 insurers, since the first quote is rarely the best deal
  • Bundle home and auto policies to often qualify for a discount
  • Ask about available discounts and how you can qualify for them
  • Maintain a clean driving record, since fewer violations signal lower risk to insurers, which keeps your rate down
  • Avoid filing small claims, since paying minor costs out of pocket can help keep your rate from rising

How much car insurance coverage do you need in North Dakota?

Drivers in North Dakota must carry at least the state’s minimum liability coverage. This covers damage you cause to others, but not your own car or medical bills – if you’re at fault in a crash, you’d pay those costs yourself unless you have more coverage.

Minimum liability breaks down into two parts:

  • Bodily injury liability pays for others’ medical costs if you injure them. The “per person” limit caps what’s paid for one individual; the “per accident” limit caps the total for everyone.
  • Property damage liability pays to repair or replace others’ property, like their car or a fence.

Many drivers choose full coverage instead, which adds comprehensive and collision on top. It costs more, but protects your own vehicle too – from accidents, theft, or weather. If you’re financing or leasing, your lender likely requires it.

CoverageMinimum required

Bodily injury liability (per person)

$25,000

Bodily injury liability (per accident)

$50,000

Property damage liability

$25,000

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Who has the cheapest car insurance in North Dakota?

Drivers in North Dakota tend to find the best rates with GEICO, which averages $1,978 a year, or $165 a month, for full coverage with 100/300/100 limits and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

Progressive follows closely with affordable premiums of its own, averaging $183 a month, or $2,190 a year.

While both insurers rank among the cheapest in North Dakota, your actual rate depends on your own profile – it’s worth comparing quotes before you decide.

Affordable car insurance providers in North Dakota

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Company GroupAvg. Annual PremiumAvg. Monthly Premium
GEICO$1,978$165
Progressive$2,190$183
Auto-Owners$2,315$193
Nodak Insurance$2,394$199
State Farm$2,514$210
North Star Mutual$2,610$217
American Family$2,614$218
Allstate$2,892$241
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How much does car insurance cost by city in North Dakota?

Where you live in North Dakota makes a real difference in what you pay. Drivers in West Fargo and Fargo see rates between $1,991 and $2,029 a year, while Mandan, Williston, and Bismarck run considerably higher.

Location shapes your rate because insurers assess risk differently city by city. Places with heavier traffic, more accidents, or higher theft and vandalism cost more to insure, while less densely populated areas with fewer claims typically cost less.

CityAverage annual cost
West Fargo$1,991
Fargo$2,029
Grand Forks$2,100
Jamestown$2,172
Wahpeton$2,240
Minot$2,304
Dickinson$2,309
Bismarck$2,380
Williston$2,399
Mandan$2,564
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How does age affect car insurance rates in North Dakota?

Age is one of the biggest factors insurers use to determine how much you pay for coverage. Generally, premiums are highest for teen drivers, drop after age 25, stay relatively stable through adulthood, then rise again once drivers reach their early 70s. That’s because insurers view both very young and older drivers as higher risk – younger drivers due to limited experience, and older drivers due to slower reaction times and changes in vision.

Here’s a closer look at what you might pay in North Dakota based on your age and gender.

Car insurance rates for young drivers in North Dakota

If you’re a young driver, you can expect to pay above-average premiums. Insurers see young drivers as high-risk, which means higher premiums until you gain more experience behind the wheel.

For instance, 20-year-old male drivers in North Dakota pay an average of $5,198 per year for car insurance, while females of the same age pay $4,543.

But by the time you turn 25, insurance premiums drop to $2,934 a year on average for male drivers and $2,748 for female drivers.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
20$5,198$4,543
21$4,444$3,816
22$4,137$3,628
23$3,546$3,252
24$3,343$3,086
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Car insurance rates for adults in North Dakota

On average, an adult male driver in North Dakota pays $2,431 a year for full coverage or $203 per month. Women pay $2,364 a year or $197 per month for the same coverage. Compared to teens who are just starting out and seniors who may have slower reaction times, adults are seen as less risky to insure, which is why their rates are typically lower.

However, exact rates can vary widely from driver to driver, so it’s helpful to compare quotes to find the best price for your vehicle.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
25$2,934$2,748
30$2,586$2,523
35$2,532$2,452
40$2,461$2,417
45$2,371$2,324
50$2,232$2,190
55$2,180$2,140
60$2,157$2,122
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Car insurance rates for senior drivers in North Dakota

If you’re a senior driver, your car insurance costs go up as you age, as insurers see older drivers as higher risk due to factors like slower reaction times and vision changes, which can increase the chance of an accident.

At age 65, men pay about $2,189 per year, while women pay $2,155. But by age 70, average annual premiums rise to $2,296 for men and $2,246 for women. At 75, rates increase even further – $2,585 for male drivers and $2,494 for female drivers.

Despite rates going up for seniors, you can still keep costs down by maintaining a clean driving record and taking advantage of senior discounts.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
65$2,189$2,155
70$2,296$2,246
75$2,585$2,494
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Which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure in North Dakota?

In North Dakota, Jeep Wrangler is the cheapest car to insure at $1,710 a year, while BMW M8 Gran Coupe is the most expensive at $6,375 a year. The type of car you drive has a big impact on your premium – vehicles with strong safety ratings, affordable repair costs and fewer claims cost less to insure, while cars that are pricier to repair, more frequently stolen, or more often involved in accidents cost more.

Cheapest cars to insure in North Dakota

Jeep Wrangler has the lowest average premium in North Dakota at $1,710 a year, closely followed by Buick Envista at $1,826 a year. Here are the cheapest cars to insure and their average annual rates:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Jeep Wrangler$1,710
Buick Envista$1,826
Volkswagen Tiguan$1,858
Chevrolet Trax$1,864
Honda CR-V$1,872
Jeep Compass$1,884
Hyundai Kona$1,885
Kia Seltos$1,892
Toyota Corolla Cross$1,894
Honda HR-V$1,896
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Most expensive cars to insure in North Dakota

BMW M8 Gran Coupe is the most expensive car to insure in North Dakota, averaging $6,375 a year. Here are the most expensive vehicles to insure and their average annual premiums:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
BMW M8 Gran Coupe$6,375
BMW M5 Touring$6,039
BMW M5$6,009
Audi RS7$5,997
BMW M8$5,983
Audi S8$5,956
Audi RS6$5,796
Audi e-tron GT$5,536
Porsche 911 Turbo$5,491
BMW i7$5,459
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Methodology

To determine average premiums, Insure.com commissioned Quadrant Information Services for 2026 car insurance data. Our team of data analysts and editors analyzed quotes from 195 insurance companies across 34,595 ZIP codes.

Rates are based on a sample profile of 40-year-old male and female drivers driving a Honda Accord LX with a clean driving record and a good insurance score. We gathered quotes across three coverage levels:

  • Full coverage: limits of $100,000 per person for bodily injury, $300,000 per accident, and $100,000 for property damage per accident.
  • State minimum: the lowest coverage your state legally allows.
  • Liability only: limits of $50,000 per person for bodily injury, $100,000 per accident, and $100,000 for property damage per accident.

Additionally, we collected average rates for drivers across four age groups:

  • Teen drivers (16-19)
  • Young drivers (20-24)
  • Adult drivers (25-26)
  • Senior drivers (65-75)

To compare costs across vehicles, we also analyzed rates for 1,549 make and model combinations, based on a 40-year-old male driver with the same coverage level (100/300/100 limits with a $500 collision/comprehensive deductible), a 12-mile commute, and 10,000 annual mileage.

The national average comes to $2,578. These rates are for comparison purposes, and your own rates may vary.

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No. of carriers analyzed

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