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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in Hughes

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in Hughes 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.

 
Hughes Insurer Monthly Cost
Safeco Insurance $56
Farm Bureau $58
Geico $60
Jupiter $61

Savings for Every Kind of Hughes Driver

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

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average Hughes 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 $345 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some Hughes residents are paying out over $1,746 extra every year for auto insurance in Hughes. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

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Hughes, AR Savings / Yr.
Drivers with good records
$345
Drivers with accidents
$612
Drivers with speeding tickets
$493
Drivers with a DUI conviction
$758
Young drivers
$1,960
Married drivers
$348
Drivers with bad credit
$487

Hughes Car Insurance vs. Arkansas

People living in Hughes pay an average of 3.73% more than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in Hughes can expect to pay about $945 per year, or $1,746 for full coverage.

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

Car Insurance Prices by Hughes Neighborhood

Hughes, AR map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within Hughes?

The map shows insurance prices in and around Hughes, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $114 per year within the city boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $1,784 to a low of $1,670. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the North area, and lower for those with homes in the East parts of Hughes.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in Hughes

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

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in Hughes

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Travelers is the best option, with annual savings of $345 over the average Hughes car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $117 per month, as our baseline for pricing in Hughes. 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 Hughes drivers with accidents on their records

In Hughes getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 37% for a yearly cost of $2,752. That's $1,006 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 $612 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for Hughes drivers with speeding tickets

>Geico gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $493 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 Hughes, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $558. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend Geico, Gainsco, and Farm Bureau for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $2,304 per year.

The best auto insurance for Hughes drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $2,910 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $1,164 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 $758 less each year.

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

In Hughes, Farm Bureau costs young drivers $1,960 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 Hughes. With an average cost of $5,938 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 Hughes

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $195. State Farm, Geico, and Farm Bureau provided the largest discounts to couples living in Hughes.

Farm Bureau gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $348 saved each year compared to an average Hughes couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in Hughes for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $487 with Geico.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $997 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $2,743 in Hughes. 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 Hughes car insurance company for customer service

Many car insurance companies over the years have struggled with customer service. In Hughes, 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 Hughes.

Nationwide was the best company for customer service in Hughes 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 Hughes. 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 Hughes

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 40% of Hughes 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 Hughes 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 Hughes, 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 Hughes

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in Hughes?

On average, car insurance in Hughes 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 Hughes is 41 minutes, which is far more than 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 Hughes are among the lowest in the state, and marriage often results in car insurance discounts.
  • Vehicle theft rates in the area are high, with a Vehicle Theft Crime Grade of D according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • Hughes is one of the most densely populated areas 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 Hughes is $79 per month for minimum coverage and $145 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 Hughes driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central Hughes 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.