How Much Does Auto Insurance Cost in Indiana?
Indiana car insurance averages $140 per month for full coverage in 2026, based on InsuranceQuotes.com’s analysis of market rate data — below the national average of $196 per month. Auto-Owners Insurance and Pekin Insurance offer the most competitive rates in Indiana, often outperforming national carriers by a significant margin. Indianapolis drivers pay approximately $165 per month on average, while rural Indiana drivers typically pay $110 to $125 per month for comparable coverage.
- In Indiana you can expect to pay $72 a month or $864 a year on average for state minimum liability. Full Coverage policies cost around $255 a month or $3,062 a year.
InsuranceQuotes cost rates are pulled from our real-time auto insurance database from recent quotes in Indiana – Rates are based on a used car driver who is single, middle aged & has a clean driving record. Read on to learn about the cheapest local rates filtered by insurance providers, new cars, vehicle types and age.
Which Company has the Cheapest Car Insurance in Indiana?
- In Indiana, on average the cheapest auto insurance companies are Progressive, State Farm and Allstate. State minimum liability car insurance starts at $41 a month or $496 a year. Full coverage car insurance starts at $170 a month or $2,035 a year with Progressive.
Here is a breakdown of average costs from the cheapest local insurance providers in Indiana from our data set of used-car drivers who are single, middle aged and have a clean driving record.
| Insurance Provider: | State Minimum: | Monthly: | Full Coverage: | Monthly: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive | $496 | $41 | $2,035 | $170 |
| State Farm | $702 | $58 | $2,300 | $192 |
| Allstate | $856 | $71 | $2,764 | $230 |
| Auto-Owners Insurance | $1,029 | $86 | $3,771 | $314 |
| United Farm Family | $1,052 | $88 | $3,654 | $305 |
State Minimum Car Insurance Requirements
If you live in Indiana, you must have auto insurance on any vehicle you drive. How much you pay depends on many things, including who you are, where you live, driving record and your vehicle.
You can reduce your auto insurance rates by driving a safer car, or buying a policy with a higher deductible. Your deductible is how much you pay when you have an accident, before the insurance company steps in. Also, the better your driving record, typically the lower your rate.
Your rate is based on your chances of an accident. Your chances go up the more you drive, and the more cars there are on the road where you drive. Age and gender also play a role. Young men have more accidents than any other group of drivers.
Most Popular Indiana Cost Guides by City
List of Indiana Cities:
| Indiana City | State Minimum | SM Monthly | Full Coverage | FC Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | $780 | $65 | $2,699 | $225 |
| Bloomington | $752 | $63 | $2,736 | $228 |
| Carmel | $792 | $66 | $2,600 | $217 |
| Columbus | $705 | $59 | $2,623 | $219 |
| Elkhart | $732 | $61 | $2,584 | $215 |
| Evansville | $858 | $71 | $2,819 | $235 |
| Fishers | $805 | $67 | $2,661 | $222 |
| Fort Wayne | $787 | $66 | $2,692 | $224 |
| Gary | $1,133 | $94 | $4,435 | $370 |
| Greenwood | $816 | $68 | $2,728 | $227 |
| Hammond | $1,070 | $89 | $4,090 | $341 |
| Indianapolis | $864 | $72 | $3,062 | $255 |
| Jeffersonville | $867 | $72 | $2,940 | $245 |
| Kokomo | $776 | $65 | $2,670 | $223 |
| Lafayette | $736 | $61 | $2,508 | $209 |
| Mishawaka | $746 | $62 | $2,604 | $217 |
| Muncie | $717 | $60 | $2,512 | $209 |
| Noblesville | $787 | $66 | $2,590 | $216 |
| South Bend | $750 | $63 | $2,694 | $224 |
| Terre Haute | $795 | $66 | $2,859 | $238 |
Average Cost for Car Insurance in Indiana by County
If you are looking to get an auto insurance policy in Indiana, you need to know the average costs. If the typical driver was to get a state minimum coverage policy these are the average costs by county in IN:
| Costs by County: | Sedan: | SUV: | Coupe: | Truck: | Hybrid: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | $579 | $527 | $651 | $622 | $677 |
| Allen | $589 | $534 | $648 | $620 | $680 |
| Bartholomew | $580 | $528 | $648 | $621 | $674 |
| Benton | $673 | $615 | $761 | $725 | $791 |
| Blackford | $579 | $527 | $651 | $622 | $677 |
| Boone | $589 | $534 | $656 | $629 | $686 |
| Brown | $631 | $575 | $713 | $683 | $740 |
| Carroll | $579 | $527 | $651 | $622 | $677 |
| Cass | $579 | $527 | $651 | $622 | $677 |
| Clark | $639 | $584 | $707 | $674 | $737 |
Things to Know about Indiana Auto Insurance
Your policy must have uninsured and underinsured motorist protection unless you reject it in writing. You must have liability insurance, but the state also wants you to have protection in case the other driver doesn’t have enough insurance.
You have to carry at least this much insurance:
- $25,000 per person in bodily injury coverage
- $50,000 total in bodily injury coverage
- $10,000 in property damage insurance
Your insurance company must offer this much underinsured protection with every policy:
- $50,000 underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage
Your insurance agent must send a Certificate of Compliance to the BMV after every accident or violation.
You can go without insurance if you can prove your financial responsibility according to IC 9-25-4-7. This is much more expensive than insurance. You have to either post a bond or make a very large deposit.
Moving to Indiana: Important Information
After you move to Indiana, you have 60 days to get an Indiana driver’s license. If you have a valid driver’s license from another state, you can exchange it for an Indiana license. You will need to bring a copy of your driving record and pass a knowledge and vision test. You must also bring ID to get your driver’s license. You need to prove who you are and that you are in the U.S. legally.
If you do not have a valid license from another state, you must first get a learner’s permit. You must have the learner’s permit for 180 days before you can apply for an Indiana driver’s license.
When you bring a car from another state, you have 60 days to title and register it in Indiana.
Understanding Driving Laws in Indiana
Every driver in Indiana must follow its driving laws. Indiana has laws for seat belt use, cellphone use, and headlight use. You must turn your headlights on at any time between dusk and dawn and use them whenever visibility drops below 500 feet.
Everyone in a car must wear a seatbelt whenever it’s moving. Children between 8 and 15 must wear seat belts at all times. Children under 8 need either a child safety seat or a booster depending on how big they are.
No one is allowed to text while driving in Indiana. Teen drivers cannot use phones at all, but adults can make calls.
Indiana has a program to make sure every driver has insurance. Every insurance company must take part in it, and cover their share of difficult cases.
After 60 days, Indiana insurance companies cannot cancel your policy without a reason. Your policy can be cancelled if you do not pay, or if you lose your license.
You will pay more for insurance if you let it lapse. You have to pay a reinstatement fee and many insurance companies also impose a surcharge for a new policy.
Indiana car insurance averages approximately $140 per month for full coverage in 2026 — below the national average of $196 per month. Indiana’s relatively affordable rates reflect lower traffic density outside Indianapolis, a stable tort system, and meaningful competition from regional carriers. Indianapolis drivers pay closer to $165 per month while rural Indiana drivers may pay $110 to $125 per month for comparable coverage.
Auto-Owners Insurance and Pekin Insurance (an Illinois and Indiana regional carrier) are among the most competitively priced carriers in Indiana, consistently ranking below national brands. Travelers and GEICO are competitive for clean-record drivers. Indiana Farm Bureau is competitive in rural Indiana markets. USAA remains the top option for military members and veterans. Because Indiana has several strong regional carriers competing with national brands, rate shopping is particularly effective — comparing multiple carriers can save Indiana drivers several hundred dollars annually.
Indiana requires minimum auto insurance of 25/50/25: $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 per accident, and $25,000 property damage liability. Indiana is an at-fault state. Uninsured motorist coverage is not required but recommended — Indiana’s estimated uninsured rate is approximately 16 percent. Indiana does not require Personal Injury Protection (PIP); however, medical payments (MedPay) coverage is available as an add-on and is worth considering given Indiana’s significant motorcycle and rural road accident exposure.
Indiana weather creates several insurance-relevant risks. Severe thunderstorm season (April through September) brings hail damage that generates significant comprehensive insurance claims — Indiana ranks among the top 15 states for hail damage to vehicles. Tornado risk is present, particularly in northern and central Indiana. Winter ice storms create significant accident risk on Indiana’s rural highways and interstates. Deer collision risk is elevated, particularly in rural Indiana — Indiana consistently ranks in the top 15 states for deer-vehicle collisions. Comprehensive coverage is especially valuable for Indiana drivers given these weather and wildlife risks.
Rural Indiana is generally 15 to 25 percent cheaper than Indianapolis for comparable coverage. Indianapolis’s higher accident frequency, traffic congestion, vehicle theft rates, and higher medical costs push urban rates up. Within Indianapolis, zip codes in the inner urban ring pay more than suburbs like Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, and Noblesville. Gary and Hammond in Lake County (Chicago metro area) pay some of the highest rates in Indiana due to dense traffic and proximity to Chicago metro risk factors.
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Michael Giusti is a senior insurance analyst, business journalist, and university professor with over 20 years of experience. He serves as department chair at Loyola University New Orleans and contributes to Insurance Thought Leadership, U.S. News, and other leading financial outlets.
