Low-cost car insurance in South Dakota

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In South Dakota, Farmers Mutual of Nebraska offers the cheapest average premium at $1,499 per year. For comparison, the statewide average monthly cost is $220, though individual rates vary depending on your driving profile, location, and vehicle.

Every state sets its own car insurance rules. In South Dakota, the minimum liability requirement is $25,000 for bodily injury per person, $50,000 for bodily injury per accident, and $25,000 for property damage per accident.

For drivers who want greater protection, full coverage can be a smart investment. It combines liability with both collision and comprehensive coverage, ensuring that your own car is also covered in the event of an accident, theft, weather damage, or other unexpected events.

Below, we highlight which insurers provide the most affordable rates across different driver categories.

Key Takeaways

Farmers Mutual of Nebraska has the cheapest average premium in South Dakota, coming in at $1,499 per year – about $1,136 compared to the state average.
For drivers with an at-fault accident on their record, Progressive offers the lowest rates, with annual costs averaging $2,777.
The 57005 ZIP code is the least expensive area in South Dakota for car insurance, with an average yearly premium of $2,163.

Low-cost car insurance companies in South Dakota

Among all insurers in South Dakota, Farmers Mutual of Nebraska comes in lowest at $1,499 per year – $1,136 less than the statewide average. Keep in mind that your actual premium depends on factors like age, driving history, ZIP code, and the type of car you drive.

Comparing quotes from multiple companies is the best way to make sure you’re getting a competitive rate.

Below are the annual premiums from the cheapest car insurance companies in South Dakota.

Company	Average annual rates
Farmers Mutual of Nebraska	$1,499
Progressive	$2,249
Allstate	$2,335
Nationwide	$2,442
Farmers	$2,796
State Farm	$2,814
Auto-Owners	$2,891
North Star Mutual	$3,228
GEICO	$3,318
Iowa Farm Bureau	$4,708
USAA*	$2,041

*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.

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ZIP codes with the cheapest car insurance in South Dakota

Drivers in the 57005 ZIP code pay the lowest average annual premium in South Dakota, at $2,163. See which other areas of the state offer more affordable rates below.

ZIP code	City	Average annual rates
57005	Brandon	$2,163
57068	Valley Springs	$2,166
57064	Tea	$2,213
57006	Brookings	$2,239
57107	Sioux Falls	$2,243
57041	Lyons	$2,245
57031	Gayville	$2,250
57055	Crooks	$2,255
57027	Fairview	$2,262
57034	Hudson	$2,262

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Low-cost car insurance in South Dakota by age

Teen drivers in South Dakota pay higher insurance rates than adult drivers because they are more likely to get into accidents and file claims. For example, our data shows that a 16-year-old driver pays $7,613 more than a 40-year-old driver in South Dakota.

The table below shows low-cost car insurance rates for drivers of different ages.

Age group	Full coverage annual premiums
Teens (16-19)	$7,914
Young Adults (20-24)	$3,953
Adults (25-60)	$2,585
Seniors (65-75)	$2,363

Low-cost car insurance in South Dakota by driver history

Insurers weigh your driving record heavily when setting premiums. You can expect your rates to rise if you’re ticketed or at fault in an accident. On the other hand, drivers with clean records are considered lower risk and usually qualify for cheaper coverage.

Low-cost car insurance after a speeding ticket in South Dakota

One speeding ticket in South Dakota can cause your insurance rates to jump by 23%, or roughly $600 per year. Combined with the cost of the fine, a violation can get expensive fast. The table below highlights insurers with lower-priced options even after a ticket.

Company	Average annual premium	New rate after accident	% Increase	$ Increase
Allstate	$2,335	$2,526	8%	$192
Progressive	$2,249	$2,588	15%	$339
State Farm	$2,814	$2,926	4%	$112
Farmers	$2,796	$3,616	29%	$819
GEICO	$3,318	$3,674	11%	$356
Nationwide	$2,442	$3,978	63%	$1,535
Auto-Owners	$2,891	$3,988	38%	$1,097
USAA*	$2,041	$2,629	29%	$588

*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.

Low-cost car insurance after an accident in South Dakota

Being at fault in an accident will drive your premiums up, but some insurers remain more affordable than others. Progressive is the lowest-cost option for these drivers, with an average annual premium of $2,777.

If you’ve had an accident, comparing quotes can help you avoid overpaying. See the table below for the cheapest companies after one at-fault accident.

Company	Average annual premium	New rate after accident	% Increase	$ Increase
Progressive	$2,249	$2,777	23%	$528
State Farm	$2,814	$3,052	8%	$238
Allstate	$2,335	$3,411	46%	$1,076
Farmers	$2,796	$3,852	38%	$1,056
Auto-Owners	$2,891	$3,963	37%	$1,073
Nationwide	$2,442	$4,088	67%	$1,645
GEICO	$3,318	$5,497	66%	$2,179
USAA*	$2,041	$3,028	48%	$987

*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.

Low-cost car insurance after a DUI in South Dakota

A DUI places you in the high-risk driver category, which usually leads to much higher premiums. Still, some insurers in South Dakota are more affordable than others. The table below shows which companies offer the lowest average rates after a DUI conviction.

Company	Average annual premium	New rate after accident	$ Increase	% Increase
Progressive	$2,249	$2,337	$88	4%
State Farm	$2,814	$2,926	$112	4%
Farmers	$2,796	$3,706	$910	33%
Allstate	$2,335	$3,873	$1,539	66%
Auto-Owners	$2,891	$5,037	$2,147	74%
Nationwide	$2,442	$5,374	$2,932	120%
GEICO	$3,318	$10,351	$7,033	212%
USAA*	$2,041	$4,361	$2,319	114%

*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.

Average cost of car insurance South Dakota

Full coverage costs more than liability-only, but for most drivers, the additional protection is worth it. Liability-only policies cover injuries and damage you cause to others, but don’t pay for your own vehicle. Full coverage adds collision and comprehensive, protecting you against accidents, theft, weather damage, and more.

In South Dakota, the average cost of full coverage is $122 more compared to the national average

We recommend carrying coverage limits of 100/300/100 – $100,000 in bodily injury per person, $300,000 per accident, and $100,000 in property damage liability. These higher limits help protect you financially in severe accidents.

What is full coverage car insurance?

Full coverage car insurance includes bodily injury liability and property damage liability coverage, as well as comprehensive and collision coverage. Collision insurance covers your vehicle if it’s damaged or destroyed in an accident, while comprehensive insurance provides protection against damage that is caused by something other than collisions, such as hail or theft.

If you lease or finance your car in South Dakota, your lender may ask you to purchase collision and comprehensive insurance beyond the state-mandated liability coverage.

The bottom line on saving and staying protected

When it comes to car insurance, everyone is looking for ways to save. However, skimping on coverage to save a few dollars now could end up costing you more down the road.

Ensure you’re adequately protected and consider your specific needs before buying an auto insurance policy. Car insurance rates vary, so compare quotes from at least three different companies to find low-cost coverage in South Dakota.

Methodology

Insure.com gathered data from Quadrant Information Services to get car insurance rates in South Dakota. The rates are based on a sample profile of a 40-year-old male and female driving a Honda Accord LX with a good insurance score and no violations on record for a full coverage insurance policy with limits 100/300/100 and $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles.

We analyzed 53,409,632 insurance quotes from 170 insurance companies across 34,588 ZIP codes nationwide.

To determine car insurance rates for high-risk drivers with a history of traffic violations, we used a sample profile of a 40-year-old male and female driver who own a Honda Accord LX.

We also used sample profiles of drivers from different age groups: Teen drivers (Age 16-19), young drivers (Age 20-24), adult drivers (Age 25-60) and senior drivers (Age 65-75)

We determined the premiums for a high-risk driver with the following incidents applied

1 At-fault property damage accident over $2K
1 At-fault property damage accident under $2K
At-fault bodily injury accident
Poor credit
DUI/DWI first offense
Speeding 30+ over limit
Speeding ticket 1-10 MPH over limit
Speeding ticket 11-29 MPH over the limit

These are sample rates, and your exact rates may vary.

Shivani Gite

Contributing Writer

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.