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Get Cheap Car Insurance in Port Barre, LA

We monitor insurance prices, helping the average driver in Port Barre save up to 33.9% on car insurance.

 

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in Port Barre

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in Port Barre 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 Farm Bureau, followed by State Farm, Safeco Insurance, and Clearcover.

 
Port Barre Insurer Monthly Cost
Farm Bureau $111
State Farm $131
Safeco Insurance $132
Clearcover $146

Savings for Every Kind of Port Barre Driver

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

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average Port Barre driver will save about 28% 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 $851 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some Port Barre residents are paying out over $3,060 extra every year for auto insurance in Port Barre. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

Port Barre Car Insurance vs. Louisiana

People living in Port Barre pay an average of 1.55% more than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in Port Barre can expect to pay about $1,935 per year, or $3,060 for full coverage.

Based on our analysis, Farm Bureau will be the cheapest provider in Port Barre for most people.

Car Insurance Prices by Port Barre Neighborhood

Port Barre, LA map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within Port Barre?

The map shows insurance prices in and around Port Barre, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $105 per year within the city boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $3,106 to a low of $3,001. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the East area, and lower for those with homes in the Southeast parts of Port Barre.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in Port Barre

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

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in Port Barre

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Farm Bureau is the best option, with annual savings of $851 over the average Port Barre car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $184 per month, as our baseline for pricing in Port Barre. Farm Bureau, MetLife, 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 Port Barre drivers with accidents on their records

In Port Barre getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 35% for a yearly cost of $4,737. That's $1,678 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, Farm Bureau, and Safeco Insurance are good choices for drivers with accidents.

In our analysis, Farm Bureau saved the average person who had been in an accident the most, with annual savings averaging $1,493 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for Port Barre drivers with speeding tickets

>Farm Bureau gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $1,062 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 Port Barre, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $816. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend State Farm, Farm Bureau, and Clearcover for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $3,876 per year.

The best auto insurance for Port Barre drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $4,804 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $1,745 more than a driver with no major issues. State Farm, Farm Bureau, and Clearcover penalized their customers the least for a DUI.

Getting a quote from Farm Bureau may cost the average person with a DUI about $1,602 less each year.

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

In Port Barre, Farm Bureau costs young drivers $2,542 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 59% more for insurance than more mature drivers in Port Barre. With an average cost of $7,506 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 Geico, Allstate, 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 Port Barre

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $341. State Farm, Progressive, and Farm Bureau provided the largest discounts to couples living in Port Barre.

Farm Bureau gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $789 saved each year compared to an average Port Barre couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in Port Barre for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $1,357 with Farm Bureau.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $1,911 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $4,971 in Port Barre. However, some insurance companies do not take credit score into account. If you have a credit score below 575, get quotes from Geico, Farm Bureau, and Midvale Home & Auto.

The best Port Barre car insurance company for customer service

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

Nationwide was the best company for customer service in Port Barre 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 Port Barre. 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 Port Barre

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 23% of Port Barre 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, State Farm tends to have the lowest prices for most drivers.

For customers who prefer to work with large national providers, we recommend State Farm for pricing. The average Port Barre driver can expect to pay about $222 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 Port Barre, USAA has the best prices for drivers with speeding tickets, young drivers, drivers with bad credit, drivers with accidents, good drivers, drivers with a DUI conviction, and married couples.
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Auto Insurance Prices in and Around Port Barre

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in Port Barre?

On average, car insurance in Port Barre 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 Port Barre is 40 minutes, which is a little more than average for a driver in the state.
  • Louisiana state insurance regulations may require higher prices.
  • An average of 0 weeks with snow on the ground, which impacts accident rates.
  • Marriage rates in Port Barre are about 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.
  • Port Barre has an average population density 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 Port Barre is $161 per month for minimum coverage and $255 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 Port Barre driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central Port Barre 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.