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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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Average annual rates for state teen drivers
$8,570 Average rate
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Most expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

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

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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 rates in North Dakota, broken down by age

Car insurance costs for teens in North Dakota vary depending on age. For instance, a full coverage car insurance policy for a 16-year-old in North Dakota costs $7,032 per year. Once teens reach 19, the average cost falls to $3,883 annually.

Although these premiums are still much higher than those for adult drivers, the steady decline shows that coverage becomes more affordable as teens gain more experience driving.

Below you’ll find car insurance rates for teen drivers by age in North Dakota.

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

In most states, insurers set rates differently for male and female drivers, though California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania prohibit this. In North Dakota, a 16-year-old male pays around $7,781 per year, compared to $6,310 for a female – a difference of $1,471.

Crash data helps explain the gap. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 3,048 teens ages 13-19 lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes in 2023, and two out of three were male. Because young men are more likely to be in serious accidents, insurers factor that risk into their rates.

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 car insurance companies for teen drivers in North Dakota

Car insurance for teen drivers is expensive, but some insurers offer more affordable rates than others, which is why comparing quotes from multiple insurers is the best way to find the cheapest coverage for your teen.

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

The second-cheapest option for teen drivers in North Dakota is Nationwide, with an average annual premium of $3,357.

The table below highlights the cheapest car insurance companies for teens 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 car insurance requirements for teens in North Dakota

Like adults, teen drivers in North Dakota must carry at least the state’s minimum liability coverage:

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

These minimums provide only basic protection, and medical care or repairs costs can quickly exceed them. That’s why many families choose higher coverage – especially when adding a teen driver.

Lenders will also require comprehensive and collision coverage if your car is financed or leased. These cover damage to your own vehicle after an accident, theft, or severe weather.

Smart ways to save on car insurance for your teen

There’s no avoiding the fact that insuring a teen driver costs more, but you can take steps to manage the expense while keeping them safe on the road:

  • Check state averages. Knowing what families typically pay in your state gives you a ballpark figure to budget and compare against quotes.
  • Choose the right car. A safe, reliable sedan is far cheaper to insure than a luxury or sports car.
  • Consider full coverage. Liability is cheaper, but full coverage offers better protection against accidents, injuries, and costly repairs.
  • Ask about discounts. Many insurers reward good grades, defensive driving courses, or low mileage with lower rates.
  • Talk with your teen. Driving isn’t just freedom – it’s responsibility. Open conversations about risks and safety can encourage habits that save lives.
  • Review your rates each year. Premiums usually drop as your teen gains experience and keeps a clean record, so it’s worth checking annually.

Giving your teen a safe start on the road

Adding a teen driver to your policy will raise costs at first, but rates typically decline as they gain experience.

You can keep expenses under control by comparing quotes, bundling policies, and taking advantage of discounts. More importantly, the right coverage helps your teen build confidence and keeps your family financially protected as they start driving.

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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