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Average cost of car insurance in Mississippi for 2024
Car insurance in Mississippi costs an average of $446 for minimum and $1,771 for full coverage.
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How much is car insurance in Mississippi?
There are a number of factors that determine Mississippi car insurance rates. Not only will your carrier consider your age, city and coverage options, it will also calculate rates based on your driving record, gender, marital status and credit-based insurance score. To pinpoint how much Mississippi drivers spend on car insurance per year, Bankrate’s insurance editorial team analyzed rate data from Quadrant Information Services. According to our research, drivers in Mississippi pay an average of $446 a year for minimum coverage and $1,771 per year for full coverage. The average cost of insurance in the U.S. for a full coverage policy is $2,014, about 14 percent higher than average car insurance costs in Mississippi.
Key takeaways
- Car insurance in Mississippi costs an average of $37 per month for minimum coverage and $148 per month for full coverage.
- Data show Jackson residents pay the most for full coverage car insurance: $1,938, which is 9 percent more than the state average.
- Mississippi drivers under the age of 20 typically pay the most for their auto insurance, with 18-year-old males paying an average of $5,820 annually for full coverage.
- Having a DUI in Mississippi equates to average rates that are 65 percent more expensive at $2,922 per year.
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Mississippi car insurance rates by city
Location plays a large role in determining the average cost of car insurance in Mississippi. This is true at both the state and city level. It’s typical for car insurance in congested cities to be higher, as heavy traffic can make accidents more likely. That is the case in Jackson, the largest city in Mississippi, where average car insurance rates are 9 percent higher than the statewide average. Below, we’ve rounded up average rates in 10 of Mississippi’s largest cities to see how they compare with the state average.
Mississippi city | Avg. monthly full coverage premium | Avg. annual full coverage premium | Percentage change from Mississippi avg. annual full coverage premium |
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Biloxi | $150 | $1,801 | 2% |
Clinton | $156 | $1,872 | 6% |
Greenville | $149 | $1,793 | 1% |
Gulfport | $152 | $1,818 | 3% |
Hattiesburg | $142 | $1,705 | -4% |
Jackson | $162 | $1,938 | 9% |
Meridian | $141 | $1,688 | -5% |
Olive Branch | $148 | $1,770 | 0% |
Southaven | $148 | $1,780 | 1% |
Tupelo | $135 | $1,623 | -8% |
Average car insurance costs by age and gender in Mississippi
In addition to location, age and gender play a role in most states in determining your rate. Since statistics show that teen drivers are the most likely age group to be involved in an accident, they tend to pay a higher rate for their coverage. Rates (on average) go down gradually as drivers enter their twenties and continue to drop until they reach their seventies. Car insurance rates in Mississippi are also impacted by gender, with female drivers paying less, on average, than their male counterparts.
Age | Avg. full coverage premium in Mississippi | Avg. minimum coverage premium in Mississippi |
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Age 16* | $3,780 | $1,140 |
Age 18 | $5,820 | $1,678 |
Age 20 | $4,225 | $1,140 |
Age 25 | $2,364 | $593 |
Age 30 | $1,941 | $487 |
Age 40 | $1,791 | $448 |
Age 50 | $1,634 | $413 |
Age 60 | $1,572 | $404 |
Age 70 | $1,694 | $462 |
*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied
Age | Avg. full coverage premium in Mississippi | Avg. minimum coverage premium in Mississippi |
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Age 16* | $3,196 | $984 |
Age 18 | $4,749 | $1,417 |
Age 20 | $3,431 | $975 |
Age 25 | $2,117 | $560 |
Age 30 | $1,868 | $478 |
Age 40 | $1,752 | $445 |
Age 50 | $1,611 | $410 |
Age 60 | $1,553 | $399 |
Age 70 | $1,659 | $445 |
*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied
Bankrate’s take: At their core, car insurance rates are an estimation of risk. The higher the risk of an accident or claim, the higher the rate you’ll likely pay. Because studies show men cause more accidents than women and are overall more dangerous drivers, insurers tend to charge them more.
Cost considerations for young drivers in Mississippi
Mississippi law mandates that young drivers aged 16 and 17 must be on the policy held by their parents or legal guardians. Once they reach the age of 18, they can purchase their own policy. But this may not make financial sense, since their coverage is likely to be cheaper if they stay on their parents' policy as long as they can. If they maintain a clean driving record, however, their car insurance rates should gradually decline as they get older.
Age | Avg. annual premium for drivers on their parents' policy in Mississippi | Avg. annual premium for drivers on their own policy in Mississippi | Percent difference |
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Age 16 | $3,488 | N/A* | N/A* |
Age 17 | $3,268 | N/A* | N/A* |
Age 18 | $3,011 | $5,285 | 76% |
Age 19 | $2,715 | $4,083 | 50% |
Age 20 | $2,617 | $3,828 | 46% |
*16- and 17-year-old drivers must be on their parents’ policy.
How does driving record impact the cost of car insurance in Mississippi?
You are likely to earn lower rates if you have a clean driving record. But, what if you have a couple of dings on your license? How much car insurance is in Mississippi will depend in part on your driving record; rates usually increase after just one speeding ticket.
The most serious infraction, and the one that will probably raise your rate the most, is a DUI conviction. Mississippi takes DUIs seriously, and you are likely to face fines and other penalties, plus more expensive car insurance premiums. If you have several driving infractions on your record, you may be deemed a high-risk driver and could need an insurer that will file an SR-22 certificate on your behalf.
The table here shows how average car insurance rates increase after different driving infractions.
Driving incident | Avg. annual full coverage premium in Mississippi | Percentage increase from Mississippi avg. annual full coverage premium |
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Clean driving record | $1,771 | 0% |
Speeding ticket conviction | $2,143 | 21% |
At-fault accident | $2,659 | 50% |
DUI conviction | $2,922 | 65% |
*The table above compares driving records with different incidents and highlights how much, on average, these incidents tend to raise rates. *The rates reflected are for full coverage policies.
Car insurance rates in Mississippi by credit tier
Another factor that may raise or lower your rate is your credit-based insurance score. Studies have shown that individuals with lower credit ratings tend to file more claims. As such, drivers with poor credit pay an average of 82 percent more for car insurance — a steeper increase than a driver convicted of a DUI. If your credit is not great, you may want to consider working with a financial planner to take steps to improve your score.
Credit tier | Avg. annual full coverage premium in Mississippi | Percentage change from Mississippi avg. annual full coverage premium |
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Poor | $3,232 | 82% |
Average | $1,936 | 9% |
Good | $1,771 | 0% |
Excellent | $1,544 | -13% |
Mississippi car insurance rates by vehicle type
Car insurance rates vary by make and model, as well. If you drive a car that is relatively cheap to repair following an accident or mishap, you may pay less for your car insurance than a driver with an expensive sports car that has pricey, imported parts. That's something you may want to take into consideration when you are shopping for a new car.
Here are some sample average car insurance costs in Mississippi for a range of vehicle types to help give you a sense of what you might pay for car insurance based on your vehicle.
Vehicle | Average annual full coverage premium in Mississippi |
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BMW 330i | $2,387 |
Ford F-150 | $1,610 |
Honda Odyssey | $1,539 |
Toyota Camry | $1,771 |
Toyota Prius | $1,867 |
*Rates reflect full coverage policies.
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How to save on car insurance in Mississippi
While car insurance rates in Mississippi are typically lower than what other drivers pay across the country, it might be possible to save even more on your premiums by taking advantage of discounts. Some common car insurance discounts that many people qualify for include:
- Safe driver: Ask the carrier if it offers a telematics program, where your driving habits are monitored. If your driving meets certain standards, you may be eligible for a discount.
- Multi-policy: If you purchase a homeowners or renters insurance policy from a carrier, ask about the discount to bundle your auto insurance. This sometimes amounts to significant savings on your policy.
- Claims-free: Many carriers offer a discount if you have gone a certain number of years without making any claims.
- Military: Almost all carriers offer discounts to active-duty members of the military or veterans. If you are stationed at Camp Shelby, Keesler AFB or any Mississippi military base, be sure to ask if this discount is available.
Frequently asked questions
Methodology
Bankrate utilizes Quadrant Information Services to analyze 2023 rates for ZIP codes and carriers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Rates are weighted based on the population density in each geographic region. Quoted rates are based on a 40-year-old male and female driver with a clean driving record, good credit and the following full coverage limits:
- $100,000 bodily injury liability per person
- $300,000 bodily injury liability per accident
- $50,000 property damage liability per accident
- $100,000 uninsured motorist bodily injury per person
- $300,000 uninsured motorist bodily injury per accident
- $500 collision deductible
- $500 comprehensive deductible
To determine minimum coverage limits, Bankrate used minimum coverage that meets each state’s requirements. Our base profile drivers own a 2021 Toyota Camry, commute five days a week and drive 12,000 miles annually.
These are sample rates and should only be used for comparative purposes.
Credit-based insurance scores: Rates were calculated based on the following insurance credit tiers assigned to our drivers: “poor, average, good (base) and excellent.” Insurance credit tiers factor in your official credit scores but are not dependent on that variable alone. Four states prohibit or limit the use of credit as a rating factor in determining auto insurance rates: California, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Michigan.
Incidents: Rates were calculated by evaluating our base profile with the following incidents applied: clean record (base), at-fault accident, single speeding ticket and single DUI conviction.
Model: To determine cost by vehicle type, we evaluated our base profile with the following vehicles applied: BMW 330i, Ford F-150, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Prius and Toyota Camry (base).
Age: Rates were calculated by evaluating our base profile with the ages 16-70 (base: 40 years) applied. Depending on age, drivers may be a renter or homeowner. Age is not a contributing rating factor in Hawaii and Massachusetts due to state regulations.
Gender: The following states do not use gender as a determining factor in calculating premiums: California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania.
Teens: Rates were determined by adding a 16- or 17-year-old teen to their 40-year-old married parents' policy. The rates displayed reflect the total cost of a driver this age added to their parents’ policy unless otherwise noted.