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Get Cheap Car Insurance in Chapel Hill, AR

We monitor insurance prices, helping the average driver in Chapel Hill save up to 33.0% on car insurance.

 

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in Chapel Hill

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in Chapel Hill 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 Safeco Insurance, followed by Farm Bureau, Geico, and Jupiter.

 
Chapel Hill Insurer Monthly Cost
Safeco Insurance $54
Farm Bureau $56
Geico $58
Jupiter $59

Savings for Every Kind of Chapel Hill Driver

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

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average Chapel Hill driver will save about 20% 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 $334 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some Chapel Hill residents are paying out over $1,688 extra every year for auto insurance in Chapel Hill. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

Chapel Hill Car Insurance vs. Arkansas

People living in Chapel Hill pay an average of 0.30% more than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in Chapel Hill can expect to pay about $914 per year, or $1,688 for full coverage.

Based on our analysis, Travelers will be the cheapest provider in Chapel Hill for most people.

Car Insurance Prices by Chapel Hill Neighborhood

Chapel Hill, AR map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within Chapel Hill?

The map shows insurance prices in and around Chapel Hill, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $0 per year within the city boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $1,688 to a low of $1,688. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the Central area, and lower for those with homes in the Central parts of Chapel Hill.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in Chapel Hill

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 Chapel Hill insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in Chapel Hill

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Travelers is the best option, with annual savings of $334 over the average Chapel Hill car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $113 per month, as our baseline for pricing in Chapel Hill. State Farm, Travelers, and Safeco Insurance 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 Chapel Hill drivers with accidents on their records

In Chapel Hill getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 37% for a yearly cost of $2,661. That's $973 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, Travelers, Gainsco, and Safeco Insurance are good choices for drivers with accidents.

In our analysis, Gainsco saved the average person who had been in an accident the most, with annual savings averaging $592 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for Chapel Hill drivers with speeding tickets

>Geico gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $476 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 Chapel Hill, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $540. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend Geico, Gainsco, and Farm Bureau for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $2,228 per year.

The best auto insurance for Chapel Hill drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $2,813 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $1,125 more than a driver with no major issues. Progressive, Farm Bureau, and Safeco Insurance penalized their customers the least for a DUI.

Getting a quote from Farm Bureau may cost the average person with a DUI about $733 less each year.

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

In Chapel Hill, Farm Bureau costs young drivers $1,895 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 71% more for insurance than more mature drivers in Chapel Hill. With an average cost of $5,741 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, Travelers, and Farm Bureau 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 Chapel Hill

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $189. State Farm, Geico, and Farm Bureau provided the largest discounts to couples living in Chapel Hill.

Farm Bureau gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $336 saved each year compared to an average Chapel Hill couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in Chapel Hill for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $470 with Geico.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $964 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $2,652 in Chapel Hill. However, some insurance companies do not take credit score into account. If you have a credit score below 575, get quotes from Geico, Dairyland, and Farm Bureau.

The best Chapel Hill car insurance company for customer service

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

Nationwide was the best company for customer service in Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill. 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 Chapel Hill

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 19% of Chapel Hill 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, Travelers tends to have the lowest prices for most drivers.

For customers who prefer to work with large national providers, we recommend Travelers for pricing. The average Chapel Hill driver can expect to pay about $113 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 Chapel Hill, USAA has the best prices for drivers with speeding tickets, married couples, drivers with bad credit, drivers with accidents, good drivers, drivers with a DUI conviction, and young drivers.
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Auto Insurance Prices in and Around Chapel Hill

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in Chapel Hill?

On average, car insurance in Chapel Hill is more expensive than the rest of the state. These high 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 Chapel Hill is 32 minutes, which is about the national average for a driver in the state.
  • Arkansas state insurance regulations may require higher prices.
  • An average of 0 weeks with snow on the ground, which impacts accident rates.
  • Marriage rates in Chapel Hill are higher than average in the state, and marriage often results in car insurance discounts.
  • Vehicle theft rates in the area are very high, with a Vehicle Theft Crime Grade of F according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • Chapel Hill is a lightly populated area in the state. The city’s density could result in a price decrease for drivers.

As a result of these and other factors, the average cost of car insurance in Chapel Hill is $76 per month for minimum coverage and $141 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 Chapel Hill driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central Chapel Hill 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.