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Get Cheap Car Insurance in Lafayette County, AR

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

 

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in Lafayette County

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in Lafayette County 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.

 
Lafayette County Insurer Monthly Cost
Safeco Insurance $53
Farm Bureau $55
Geico $56
Jupiter $58

Savings for Every Kind of Lafayette County Driver

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

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average Lafayette County 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 $326 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some Lafayette County residents are paying out over $1,647 extra every year for auto insurance in Lafayette County. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

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Lafayette County, AR Savings / Yr.
Drivers with good records
$326
Drivers with accidents
$577
Drivers with speeding tickets
$465
Drivers with a DUI conviction
$715
Young drivers
$1,848
Married drivers
$328
Drivers with bad credit
$459

Lafayette County Car Insurance vs. Arkansas

People living in Lafayette County pay an average of 2.16% less than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in Lafayette County can expect to pay about $891 per year, or $1,647 for full coverage.

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

Car Insurance Prices by Lafayette County Neighborhood

Lafayette County, AR map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within Lafayette County?

The map shows insurance prices in and around Lafayette County, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $44 per year within the county boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $1,663 to a low of $1,619. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the Northwest area, and lower for those with homes in the Northeast parts of Lafayette County.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in Lafayette County

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

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in Lafayette County

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Travelers is the best option, with annual savings of $326 over the average Lafayette County car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $110 per month, as our baseline for pricing in Lafayette County. 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 Lafayette County drivers with accidents on their records

In Lafayette County getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 37% for a yearly cost of $2,596. That's $949 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 $577 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for Lafayette County drivers with speeding tickets

>Geico gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $465 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 Lafayette County, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $526. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend Geico, Gainsco, and Farm Bureau for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $2,173 per year.

The best auto insurance for Lafayette County drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $2,745 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $1,098 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 $715 less each year.

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

In Lafayette County, Farm Bureau costs young drivers $1,848 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 Lafayette County. With an average cost of $5,601 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 Lafayette County

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $184. State Farm, Geico, and Farm Bureau provided the largest discounts to couples living in Lafayette County.

Farm Bureau gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $328 saved each year compared to an average Lafayette County couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in Lafayette County for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $459 with Geico.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $940 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $2,587 in Lafayette County. 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 Lafayette County car insurance company for customer service

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

Nationwide was the best company for customer service in Lafayette County 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 Lafayette County. 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 Lafayette County

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 21% of Lafayette County residents who are renting, and don't plan to be in the county 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 Lafayette County 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 Lafayette County, 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 Lafayette County

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in Lafayette County?

On average, car insurance in Lafayette County 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 county are influenced by the following factors:

  • The average commute time in Lafayette County is 36 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 Lafayette County are lower than average in the state, and marriage often results in car insurance discounts.
  • Vehicle theft rates in the area are low, with a Vehicle Theft Crime Grade of C according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • Lafayette County is one of the most densely populated areas in the state. The county’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 Lafayette County is $74 per month for minimum coverage and $137 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 Lafayette County driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central Lafayette County 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.