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State Farm’s prices are below average for both full and minimum coverage.
Most of us know State Farm for its clever commercials with Jake from State Farm. He repeatedly tells customers that State Farm has “rates to fit your budget.” We dive into this guide to see if State Farm’s pricing really does fit any budget and how it fares against the competition.
Editor’s note (last updated August 15, 2024): We have updated this page with the latest pricing data and offered discounts from State Farm.
In our research, State Farm ranks among the five best-priced auto insurance companies. Its average annual premium for full coverage is only $1,697, significantly below the national average of $1,924. Also, it is just a few hundred dollars more than the lowest-priced insurance company, USAA, which caters to members of the military and their families only.
Your premium will depend on factors such as your location, age, driving record, ZIP code, and car model. Plus, full coverage will cost more than minimum coverage.
Category | State Farm avg. cost (annual) | State Farm avg. cost (monthly) |
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Full coverage | $1,697 | $141 |
Minimum coverage | $482 | $40 |
Young drivers | $2,073 | $173 |
Senior drivers | $1,969 | $164 |
At-fault accident | $3,126 | $260 |
DUI | $3,286 | $274 |
Low credit | $4,011 | $334 |
To find your exact rate with State Farm auto insurance, request a quote and compare it to car insurance quotes from other providers. Make sure to provide an identical driving history to each company so you’re comparing apples to apples.
Your declarations page will list the discounts that you are getting. If you feel you are eligible for a discount that’s not listed on the page, talk to your State Farm agent to add it.
State Farm has more than 19,000 agents located in communities across the country. The company assigns your agent to your household so that they can help you make the best decisions when it comes to your insurance needs. They serve as a local touchpoint for service, getting to know you and your family. Agents personalize how State Farm sells and services insurance.
The State Farm mobile app makes managing your insurance easy. You’ll always be able to access your ID cards, change your coverages, and get roadside assistance with a few clicks on your phone. The app has a 4.6-star rating on Google Play and a 4.8-star rating on the Apple App Store. People like that the app makes making payments and requesting roadside assistance easier.
Your State Farm agent can handle all your insurance needs. State Farm offers home and life insurance on top of its auto insurance policies. Having an agent who knows your entire risk profile means personalized, expert advice on what coverages will protect you best. Plus, you get a discount for having multiple policies with State Farm.
State Farm writes all auto insurance policies with six-month terms. The shorter term helps State Farm re-underwrite you semiannually so that you may qualify for more discounts sooner.
State Farm doesn’t ask for a large down payment when you sign up, unlike some of its competitors. Rather, if you don’t want to pay for the policy in full, you can pay monthly, with the first month’s payment due upon signing up. You don’t need to come up with large amounts of money to get insurance with State Farm.
State Farm Insurance offers insurance products in all 50 states; Washington, D.C.; and Canada — however, it is no longer selling new auto insurance policies in Massachusetts or Rhode island. Your local agent has obtained a license in the state you reside in, so they know the state auto insurance laws that apply to you.
You can cancel your policy at any time with State Farm with no cancellation fee. Either talk to your personal agent or call 800-782-8332 to cancel. State Farm will prorate your premium at the time of cancellation and refund you the difference.
George J. Mecherle founded State Farm in June 1922 in Illinois, where it maintains headquarters. He felt that there wasn’t an insurance company that represented the many Midwest farmers who had good driving habits but couldn’t get reasonable rates from other companies. Mecherle founded the company as a mutual insurance company, which means that policyholders own it. State Farm remains a mutual insurance company today, accountable to its customers, not Wall Street.
Over the years, State Farm has added other financial services to its line of insurance products. In 1999, State Farm opened State Farm Financial Services, a separate entity to State Farm Insurance, to offer its book of clients banking products that include auto loans, credit cards, and checking accounts.
Today, the State Farm model remains the same: offering customers competitive prices through educated agents in their cities. It continues to innovate, offering technology like its mobile app and the Drive Safe & Save discount program. State Farm is the largest auto insurance provider in the country. As of the end of 2023, it has more than 94 million policies across its lines of insurance.1
The insurance behemoth sells insurance through its community agents. Each agent is an independent contractor with State Farm, running a small business and employing sales and service staff across the country. This means that service can vary from agent to agent.
If you don’t like your current State Farm agent for any reason, you can transfer your policy to another agent in your state. It’s always your right to work with the agent you feel most comfortable with.
For day-to-day servicing, you will contact your local agent from whom you bought the insurance. Each agent has their own phone number, address, and email address. If you need help and can’t reach your agent, call customer service at 800-782-8332, which will take your requests and forward them to your agent for processing.
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Overall, we find that State Farm can fit into most budgets, saving many customers money on auto insurance. When you stack up multiple discounts, State Farm prices are reasonable and attractive for many.
State Farm sends refund checks within 60-day windows to customers who cancel policies.
State Farm agents own and operate State Farm offices independently, which means that office opening times vary. You can reach the national customer service line 24/7 at 800-782-8332.
Actor Kevin Miles plays Jake from State Farm.
A full coverage auto insurance policy with State Farm provides the state minimum insurance requirements plus comprehensive, collision, and medical payments coverage.
State Farm® Announces 2023 Financial Results. State Farm Newsroom. (2024, Feb 29).
https://newsroom.statefarm.com/2023-financial-results/