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Cheapest car insurance in North Dakota (2026)

DW By Dana Whitfield · Reviewed by the BudgetAutoRates editorial team Updated July 2026 Based on 3,800 North Dakota quotes

Scout's quick take

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BudgetAutoRates affordability gauge: North Dakota premiums vs state median income. Lower claim costs than most states keep the needle toward the green.

Cheapest companies in North Dakota, compared

CompanyLiability / moFull coverage / moBest for
State Farm $25 $112 Overall cheapest
GEICO $28 $122 Digital-first drivers
Progressive $32 $142 High-risk / SR-22
Allstate $38 $166 Bundling home + auto
Farmers $41 $180 Agent relationships
Liberty Mutual $45 $196 Custom coverage add-ons

Illustrative estimates for layout and comparison purposes; see our methodology.

North Dakota rates run 10% below national. Scout keeps digging for lower.

Compare North Dakota Rates

North Dakota minimum coverage: 25/50/25

North Dakota requires liability coverage on every registered vehicle. The legal floor:

Minimum coverage keeps you legal, not necessarily solvent: the average new truck costs more than $25,000 to replace, so one at-fault accident can outrun your property-damage limit.

No-fault state: PIP and UM/UIM required.

Minimums cross-checked against Insurance Information Institute and state DOI sources, July 2026; see our methodology. Rules change; verify current minimums with your state's Department of Insurance.

Rates by city

Premiums swing inside North Dakota: traffic density, claim frequency, and repair costs vary from ZIP to ZIP, so quote with your exact address.

North Dakota questions, answered

Why is car insurance in North Dakota cheap?

North Dakota rates average about 10% below the national average, near $41/mo for liability and $180/mo for full coverage. Lighter traffic, fewer claims, and lower repair costs keep pricing down, and comparing 3 or more quotes can push your rate lower still.

What happens if I drive uninsured in North Dakota?

Fines, license and registration suspension, SR-22 filings, and reinstatement fees, with exact amounts set by North Dakota law. Check current penalties with the North Dakota Department of Insurance, then let Scout dig up a minimum-coverage policy that costs less than the paperwork.