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We monitor insurance prices, helping the average driver in Adams save up to 32.6% on car insurance.

 

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in Adams

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in Adams for a driver with a good record seeking minimum coverage on a mid-grade used vehicle. Values are estimated, and premiums may be lower or higher, but should be in an accurate order for a good driver. In general, drivers with good records will get the best prices through Kemper, followed by Plymouth Rock Assurance, Safeco Insurance, and Geico.

 
Adams Insurer Monthly Cost
Kemper $75
Plymouth Rock Assurance $100
Safeco Insurance $107
Geico $112

Savings for Every Kind of Adams Driver

The table shows how much the average auto insurance customer in Adams might save by following our recommendations.

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average Adams driver will save about 30% on car insurance. This isn’t marketing: this is unbiased data with no financial influence. The best auto insurance company depends on factors such as your driving record, home location, credit score, marital status, and age. The average driver will find themselves saving $606 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some Adams residents are paying out over $2,032 extra every year for auto insurance in Adams. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

Adams Car Insurance vs. New York

People living in Adams pay an average of 16.21% less than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in Adams can expect to pay about $1,474 per year, or $2,032 for full coverage.

Based on our analysis, Kemper will be the cheapest provider in Adams for most people.

Car Insurance Prices by Adams Neighborhood

Adams, NY map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within Adams?

The map shows insurance prices in and around Adams, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $104 per year within the city boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $2,118 to a low of $2,014. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the Southwest area, and lower for those with homes in the Northeast parts of Adams.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in Adams

We have analyzed insurance costs for auto insurance customers based on the major variables that impact pricing. The results of our analysis are below, including US dollar savings. What about when you meet one or more of the criteria? For example, if you have both a DUI and a speeding ticket? Simply start with the Adams insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in Adams

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Kemper is the best option, with annual savings of $606 over the average Adams car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $119 per month, as our baseline for pricing in Adams. Kemper, Erie Insurance, and Plymouth Rock Assurance are all good choices for quotes if you have a clean record. See also the best providers for married people if you are married, and look for repeated company names.

The best car insurance provider for Adams drivers with accidents on their records

In Adams getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 5.2% for a yearly cost of $2,144. That's $112 per year more than a driver with no at-fault crashes on their driving record might pay. To avoid paying out more than you need to, State Farm, Progressive, and Kemper are good choices for drivers with accidents.

In our analysis, Kemper saved the average person who had been in an accident the most, with annual savings averaging $386 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for Adams drivers with speeding tickets

>Kemper gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $772 better than other car insurance companies.

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Depending on the insurance company, a speeding ticket can actually raise insurance premiums more than getting in an accident. In Adams, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $438. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend Progressive, Kemper, and Plymouth Rock Assurance for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $2,470 per year.

The best auto insurance for Adams drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $2,794 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $762 more than a driver with no major issues. Progressive, Travelers, and Plymouth Rock Assurance penalized their customers the least for a DUI.

Getting a quote from Progressive may cost the average person with a DUI about $781 less each year.

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The least expensive car insurance company for new and young drivers in Adams

In Adams, Progressive costs young drivers $1,913 less each year versus the average auto insurance bill.

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Teen drivers account for more than their share of accidents, and thus end up paying about 66% more for insurance than more mature drivers in Adams. With an average cost of $5,987 per year (for young drivers who aren't on a parent's plan), car insurance for inexperienced drivers can’t ever be called "cheap." A few companies like State Farm, Geico, and Progressive try to attract these younger drivers with lower prices in the hopes that they will stay with the company.

The best marriage discounts for vehicle insurance in Adams

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $70. State Farm, Geico, and Progressive provided the largest discounts to couples living in Adams.

Progressive gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $640 saved each year compared to an average Adams couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in Adams for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $1,020 with Geico.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $1,289 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $3,321 in Adams. However, some insurance companies do not take credit score into account. If you have a credit score below 575, get quotes from Geico, Allstate, and Plymouth Rock Assurance.

The best Adams car insurance company for customer service

Many car insurance companies over the years have struggled with customer service. In Adams, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) ranks Nationwide as the best. Another valuable metric: JD Power ranks State Farm as the best provider in Adams.

Nationwide was the best company for customer service in Adams according to the NAIC.

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Recent price drops

Due to improvements in our tracking and methodology, we are unable to show price change data for the most recent year. This data will return next year (2023).

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During the Covid-19 pandemic a few insurance companies realized people were driving less and struggling overall. They proactively lowered their rates for many customers in Adams. We think helping communities in a time of need deserves special attention. Many insurance companies have advertisements telling us how much they care: we prefer to look at their actions.

The cheapest large national provider in Adams

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 26% of Adams residents who are renting, and don't plan to be in the city or state for very long. Or maybe national recognition and funds make people feel more secure with a large provider. Regardless, Geico tends to have the lowest prices for most drivers.

For customers who prefer to work with large national providers, we recommend Geico for pricing. The average Adams driver can expect to pay about $183 per month.

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What About USAA?

JD power consistently ranks USAA as the top car insurance company in the United States. We don’t compare their rates because most people can’t sign up. USAA only allows active military members and their spouses and children to apply. In Adams, USAA has the best prices for drivers with bad credit, drivers with speeding tickets, drivers with a DUI conviction, drivers with accidents, good drivers, married couples, and young drivers.
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Auto Insurance Prices in and Around Adams

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in Adams?

On average, car insurance in Adams is actually less expensive than the rest of the state. These low prices are no mystery to us. Coverage Watch tracks car insurance costs and uses a complex AI that finds related variables, and has determined car insurance prices in the city are influenced by the following factors:

  • The average commute time in Adams is 27 minutes, which is a little less than average for a driver in the state.
  • New York state insurance regulations may require higher prices.
  • An average of 8 to 9 weeks with snow on the ground, which impacts accident rates.
  • Marriage rates in Adams are about average in the state, and marriage often results in car insurance discounts.
  • Vehicle theft rates in the area are very low, with a Vehicle Theft Crime Grade of A+ according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • Adams is a fairly densely populated area in the state. The city’s density could result in a price increase for drivers.

As a result of these and other factors, the average cost of car insurance in Adams is $123 per month for minimum coverage and $169 per month for full coverage. Costs vary widely based on your situation, and will likely be lower if you have a clean driving record and follow our insurance company research to find the best car insurance company for you.

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* Who is the average Adams driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central Adams with good (but not perfect) credit driving a used midsized sedan. Data sources: proprietary data collection and analysis, unique to CoverageWatch.org All content copyright CoverageWatch.org. Journalists and other websites are free to cite any data with attribution.