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Arkansas Car Insurance Quotes & Average Rates

Full coverage car insurance in Arkansas is estimated at $2,037 a year, or $170 a month, for a 35-year-old driver with a clean record. A state-minimum liability policy comes in near $588 a year. Arkansas is an at-fault state, and drivers must carry 25/50/25 liability limits. Below you will find estimated rates for 26 Arkansas cities, a breakdown by age and driving record, and the coverage the state actually requires.

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Car insurance calculator — Arkansas

Estimated from state average premiums and your rating factors. Not a quote.

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$170/ month
$2,037 per year · carriers in Arkansas typically quote $1,447 $2,812
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Cheapest car insurance companies in Arkansas

InsurerEst. annualEst. monthlyvs. averageNotes
USAA$1,548$129-24%Military members and families only
Geico$1,670$139-18%Usually cheapest for clean records
State Farm$1,793$149-12%Strong for young and student drivers
Progressive$1,935$161-5%Competitive after a ticket or accident
Travelers$1,976$165-3%Good multi-policy discounts
Nationwide$2,037$1700%Mid-market, wide availability
Allstate$2,322$194+14%Higher base rate, heavy discount stacking
Farmers$2,465$205+21%Agent-led, priced above market

Modelled estimates for a 35-year-old with a clean record and full coverage in Arkansas. USAA tends to sit lowest, but the ranking flips constantly by ZIP and driver profile — which is exactly why quoting three carriers is worth the ten minutes.

Arkansas car insurance rates by age

Driver ageFull coverage / yrMinimum / yrFull coverage / mo
16 years old$5,503$1,587$459
18 years old$4,642$1,339$387
20 years old$3,844$1,108$320
22 years old$3,193$921$266
25 years old$2,436$703$203
30 years old$2,100$606$175
40 years old$1,974$569$165
50 years old$1,890$545$158
60 years old$1,869$539$156
65 years old$1,953$563$163
70 years old$2,142$618$179
75 years old$2,499$721$208

Estimated premiums by age in Arkansas, clean record, sedan.

How violations change your Arkansas premium

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$2,037
1 speeding ticket$2,506+23%
1 at-fault accident$2,995+47%
DUI / DWI$3,851+89%

What a violation costs a 35-year-old in Arkansas. Surcharges normally stay on the policy for three to five years.

A DUI in Arkansas usually also triggers an SR-22 filing requirement, which most standard carriers will not write.

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Arkansas minimum insurance requirements

Required coverage in ArkansasMinimum limit
Bodily injury liability, per person$25,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident$50,000
Property damage liability$25,000
PIP or written rejectionRequired
Insurance systemAt-fault (tort)

Limits are set by statute and change from time to time. Confirm the current figures with the Arkansas Department of Insurance before you buy.

Coverage levels in Arkansas

Coverage levelEst. annualEst. monthly
State minimum liability$588$49
Full coverage (100/300/100 + comp & collision)$2,037$170
Full coverage, high limits + low deductible$2,425$202

Coverage level comparison for Arkansas.

Car insurance rates in Arkansas cities

Estimated annual full-coverage premium for a 35-year-old with a clean record, across the 26 Arkansas cities we price.

Frequently asked questions

How much is car insurance in Arkansas?
Full coverage in Arkansas is estimated at $2,037 a year, or $170 a month, for a 35-year-old with a clean record. A state-minimum policy is estimated at $588 a year.
What car insurance is required in Arkansas?
Arkansas requires $25,000 bodily injury liability per person, $50,000 per accident and $25,000 property damage, plus pip or written rejection.
Is Arkansas a no-fault state?
No. Arkansas is an at-fault (tort) state, so the driver responsible for a crash — through their liability insurance — pays for the other party's injuries and property damage.
Which Arkansas city has the cheapest car insurance?
Of the 26 Arkansas cities we price, Siloam Springs carries the lowest estimate at $1,856 a year, while Little Rock is highest at $2,252. Urban density is the main driver of the gap.
How can I get cheaper car insurance in Arkansas?
Re-quote at every renewal rather than letting the policy roll, raise your deductible to $1,000 if you can absorb it, bundle with home or renters cover, and ask specifically about low-mileage, defensive-driving and telematics discounts. The spread between the cheapest and most expensive carrier on an identical risk is routinely close to 2x.
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