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Full coverage car insurance in South Dakota runs about $215 a month, or $2,575 a year, for the average driver. If you stick to your state’s minimum required liability coverage instead, that average drops to $37 a month, or $450 a year. Keep in mind these are statewide averages – your personal rate could be higher or lower.

Your actual premium depends on several factors – where you live, your age, your driving history, your credit score, and the type of vehicle you drive. Insurers also factor in state-level risks, such as accident frequency, repair and medical costs, theft rates, and weather patterns. That’s part of why drivers in busy cities pay more than drivers in rural areas.

Not everything is out of your hands. Keeping a clean driving record, building your credit score, bundling your policies, or shopping around for quotes can all help bring your rate down.

Average annual cost
$2,575

Average per month cost
$215

Average cost for state minimum coverage
$490 / Year

Cheapest car insurance company
Farmers Mutual of Nebraska

$1,504 / Year

Average cost for young drivers
$3,909 / Year

Average cost for Senior drivers
$2,321 / Year

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How much does car insurance cost in South Dakota?

Drivers in South Dakota pay an average of $215 per month ($2,575/year) for full coverage, or $37 per month ($450/year) for state minimum coverage.

The chart below shows average car insurance rates in South 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
$490$2,575$216$450
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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 South 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 South Dakota?

Drivers in South 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 South Dakota?

Drivers in South Dakota tend to find the best rates with Farmers Mutual of Nebraska, which averages $1,504 a year, or $125 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 $189 a month, or $2,270 a year.

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

Affordable car insurance providers in South Dakota

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Company GroupAvg. Annual PremiumAvg. Monthly Premium
Farmers Mutual of Nebraska$1,504$125
Progressive$2,270$189
Allstate$2,336$195
Nationwide$2,547$212
State Farm$2,551$213
North Star Mutual$2,812$234
Farmers$2,890$241
Auto-Owners$2,895$241
GEICO$3,061$255
Iowa Farm Bureau$4,212$351
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How much does car insurance cost by city in South Dakota?

Car insurance rates shift noticeably by city across South Dakota. In Mitchell and Yankton, drivers pay between $2,329 and $2,340 a year, while Rapid City, Spearfish, and Pierre come in well above that.

That’s because insurers price risk based on location. Cities with dense traffic, elevated accident rates, or more frequent theft and vandalism carry higher premiums, while quieter, less populated areas with fewer claims tend to stay cheaper.

CityAverage annual cost
Mitchell$2,329
Yankton$2,340
Watertown$2,353
Brookings$2,365
Huron$2,398
Aberdeen$2,441
Sioux Falls$2,478
Pierre$2,633
Spearfish$2,657
Rapid City$2,665
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Auto insurance premiums vary significantly from city to city, so drivers need to be sure they’re getting the best deal. Insure.com has done the research for you. Get more information on auto insurance rates by city below.

How does age affect car insurance rates in South 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 South Dakota based on your age and gender.

Car insurance rates for young drivers in South 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 South Dakota pay an average of $5,379 per year for car insurance, while females of the same age pay $4,685.

But by the time you turn 25, insurance premiums drop to $3,069 a year on average for male drivers and $2,817 for female drivers.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
20$5,379$4,685
21$4,349$3,701
22$3,919$3,343
23$3,636$3,094
24$3,621$3,241
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Car insurance rates for adults in South Dakota

On average, an adult male driver in South Dakota pays $2,555 a year for full coverage or $213 per month. Women pay $2,447 a year or $204 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$3,069$2,817
30$2,664$2,567
35$2,636$2,529
40$2,610$2,539
45$2,585$2,480
50$2,356$2,283
55$2,265$2,206
60$2,239$2,143
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Car insurance rates for senior drivers in South 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 $2,250 per year, while women pay $2,148. But by age 70, average annual premiums rise to $2,297 for men and $2,175 for women. At 75, rates increase even further – $2,578 for male drivers and $2,451 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$2,250$2,148
70$2,297$2,175
75$2,578$2,451
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Which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure in South Dakota?

In South Dakota, Jeep Wrangler is the cheapest car to insure at $2,239 a year, while BMW M5 Touring is the most expensive at $9,543 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 South Dakota

Jeep Wrangler has the lowest average premium in South Dakota at $2,239 a year, closely followed by Chevrolet Trax at $2,333 a year. Here are the cheapest cars to insure and their average annual rates:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Jeep Wrangler$2,239
Chevrolet Trax$2,333
Chevrolet TrailBlazer$2,376
Honda HR-V$2,378
Honda CR-V$2,387
Volkswagen Taos$2,392
Jeep Gladiator$2,393
Jeep Compass$2,395
Buick Envista$2,395
Volkswagen Tiguan$2,408
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Most expensive cars to insure in South Dakota

BMW M5 Touring is the most expensive car to insure in South Dakota, averaging $9,543 a year. Here are the most expensive vehicles to insure and their average annual premiums:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
BMW M5 Touring$9,543
BMW M5$9,478
BMW M8 Gran Coupe$9,093
BMW M8$8,495
Audi e-tron GT$8,323
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class$8,312
Audi RS7$8,248
Audi S8$8,248
Mercedes-AMG G63$8,102
Audi RS6$7,949
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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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