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Car insurance for teens in North Dakota costs more than it does for older drivers, but the price depends on factors like age, gender, coverage limits, and the insurer you choose. Knowing the state averages can help you budget, compare quotes, and figure out what’s realistic for your family.

Use our calculator to estimate what you might pay to insure your teen in North Dakota. Getting a personalized estimate can help you budget with confidence, compare against state averages, and decide which coverage and insurer are the best fit.

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Full coverage – 100/300/100 liability, $500 collision and $500 comprehensive deductibles. State minimum liability – Liability coverage limits vary by state, no coverage for physical damage to your vehicle. Liability only – 100/300/100 liability, no coverage for physical damage to your vehicle.
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Average annual rates for state teen drivers
$8,570 Average rate
$18,948 Highest
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Most expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

Company Average annual rate
Allstate $18,948
Farmers $13,359
GEICO $11,909

Least expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

Company Average annual rate
American Family $3,620
Nationwide $4,067
North Star Mutual $4,781

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Average car insurance costs for teens in North Dakota

On average, teen drivers in North Dakota pay $5,476 per year for coverage with limits of 100/300/100 – that’s $100,000 for one person’s injuries, $300,000 for all injuries in a single accident, and $100,000 for property damage – plus $500 deductibles for collision and comprehensive.

Teens face higher premiums than young adults or older drivers because they lack experience. Insurers see them as higher risk, which makes coverage more expensive.

Costs also vary depending on the coverage you choose, the type of car your teen drives, and your ZIP code. Families in North Dakota can often save by using good student discounts, enrolling teens in driver training programs, or adding them to an existing family policy instead of buying separate coverage.

Teen car insurance costs in North Dakota, by age

Premiums drop as teens gain experience. For example, a 16-year-old in North Dakota with full coverage pays an average of $7,032 per year. By 19, the average rate is $3,883.

Though still higher than adult premiums, the steady decline shows how added years of driving lead to more affordable coverage.

See the table below for average teen car insurance costs in North Dakota by age.

AgeAverage annual premium
16$7,032
17$5,960
18$5,109
19$3,883
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Teen car insurance in North Dakota, by gender

In most states, insurers can use gender when setting rates. California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania are the exceptions. In North Dakota, a 16-year-old male driver pays about $7,781 annually, while a female of the same age pays $6,310 – a difference of $1,471.

Crash statistics back up this difference. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that 3,048 teenagers ages 13-19 died in vehicle crashes in 2023, and two out of three were male. Because young men are more often involved in serious accidents, insurers factor that risk into premiums.

The table below shows average teen car insurance rates in North Dakota by gender.

AgeAverage annual premium for maleAverage annual premium for female
16$7,781$6,310
17$6,479$5,442
18$5,334$4,885
19$4,114$3,652
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Cheapest teen car insurance companies in North Dakota

Teen car insurance is expensive everywhere, but rates vary widely from one company to another. Shopping around is the best way to find the lowest price.

In North Dakota, American Family offers the cheapest coverage for drivers ages 16-19, averaging $2,701 per year for full coverage with 100/300/100 limits and $500 deductibles.

The next lowest average premium comes from Nationwide at $3,357.

The table below lists the cheapest insurers for teen drivers in North Dakota.

CompanyAverage annual premium
American Family$2,701
Nationwide$3,357
Auto-Owners$3,967
North Star Mutual$4,341
State Farm$4,682
Nodak Insurance$5,331
Progressive$6,409
GEICO$8,021
Farmers$8,547
Allstate$9,238
USAA*$4,182
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Minimum coverage requirements for teens in North Dakota

In North Dakota, teen drivers must meet the same minimum liability requirements as adults:

  • $25,000 for bodily injury liability per person
  • $50,000 for bodily injury liability per accident
  • $25,000 for property damage liability

These limits are designed as a baseline, but they may not be enough to cover serious accidents. Many families choose higher limits for more protection when adding a teen driver.

If the car is financed or leased, comprehensive and collision coverage are also required. These cover damage to your own car from accidents, theft, or weather.

Ways to save on teen car insurance in North Dakota

While teen premiums are high, there are steps you can take to lower costs without cutting back on safety:

  • Check averages first. Knowing what others pay in your state helps you budget and spot quotes that are too high.
  • Choose a practical car. A safe, modest sedan is much cheaper to insure than a luxury or sports model.
  • Go beyond liability. Full coverage is pricier but offers better protection against accidents, injuries, and damage.
  • Use discounts. Good grades, safe driving programs, and low mileage can all reduce premiums.
  • Talk about responsibility. Help your teen understand that safe driving protects both lives and finances.
  • Review each year. Rates usually drop as teens gain experience and keep a clean record, so revisit your policy annually.

Helping your teen start off safely on the road

Adding your teen to your car insurance policy will raise your rates at first-but it won’t last forever. As they gain experience and prove themselves as safe drivers, premiums usually go down year by year.

You can ease the cost by comparing quotes, bundling policies, and asking about discounts. More importantly, insuring your teen isn’t just about following state rules. It’s about giving them a safe, confident start on the road while protecting your family financially.

Methodology

Insure.com analyzed rates collected from Quadrant Information Services for teen male and female drivers aged 16-19 for a full coverage policy with limits of 100/300/100 and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

To evaluate the premiums, our data experts compared rates 53,409,632 insurance quotes from 170 insurance companies across 34,588 ZIP codes. The rates are for comparison purposes only; your exact rates may vary.

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Shivani Gite
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Shivani Gite is a personal finance and insurance writer with a degree in journalism and mass communication. She is passionate about making insurance topics easy to understand for people and helping them make better financial decisions.

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