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Best car insurance in West Virginia for 2024

Updated Mar 22, 2024
The best auto insurance policies in West Virginia include those written by Geico, USAA, State Farm, Nationwide and Erie.
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Best car insurance companies in West Virginia

As is true in most states, West Virginia drivers need car insurance to drive legally on public roads. The good news for many drivers is that the average cost of car insurance in the state is lower than the national average. West Virginia drivers pay an average rate of $488 per year for minimum coverage and $1,904 per year for full coverage.

Bankrate's insurance editorial team analyzed these rates from Quadrant Information Services, as well as third-party rates for customer satisfaction from the J.D. Power 2023 Auto Insurance Study to get an idea of the best companies in West Virginia. We further analyzed coverage options, discounts and digital tools to round out our list of companies writing the best policies in the Mountain State.

Insurance company
Bankrate Score
Info
Average full coverage rate Average min coverage rate
4.4
Rating: 4.4 stars out of 5
$1,667
$359
4.2
Rating: 4.2 stars out of 5
$1,631
$345
4.3
Rating: 4.3 stars out of 5
$1,932
$508
4.0
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
$1,580
$470
4.0
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
$1,606
$357

Geico

Best for digital tools

Geico

4.4

Rating: 4.4 stars out of 5

Avg. full coverage premium

$139/mo

Avg. full coverage premium

$1,667/yr

Customer satisfaction

818/1,000

USAA

Best for military-focused benefits and perks

USAA

4.2

Rating: 4.2 stars out of 5

Avg. full coverage premium

$136/mo

Avg. full coverage premium

$1,631/yr

Customer satisfaction

877/1,000

State Farm

Best for local agents

State Farm

4.3

Rating: 4.3 stars out of 5

Avg. full coverage premium

$161/mo

Avg. full coverage premium

$1,932/yr

Customer satisfaction

843/1,000

Nationwide

Best for telematics

Nationwide

4

Rating: 4 stars out of 5

Avg. full coverage premium

$132/mo

Avg. full coverage premium

$1,580/yr

Customer satisfaction

820/1,000

Erie

Best for drivers on a budget

Erie

4

Rating: 4 stars out of 5

Avg. full coverage premium

$134/mo

Avg. full coverage premium

$1,606/yr

Customer satisfaction

863/1,000

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How Bankrate chose the best car insurance companies in West Virginia

In today’s uncertain economic times, Bankrate understands the importance of affordability when requesting car insurance quotes. When conducting our study to find the best car insurance in West Virginia, we first started by analyzing average premium data from Quadrant Information Services.

However, we also know that the best car insurance isn’t necessarily the cheapest. To help our readers holistically evaluate carriers on a range of metrics, including coverage options, digital tools, discount availability and more, we created our proprietary Bankrate Scoring model. Bankrate Scores range from 0.0 to 5.0, and the higher a company scores, the better it fared during our assessment.

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To help West Virginia drivers find the best car insurance, Bankrate’s insurance editorial team reviewed some of the largest insurers by market share. We based our picks on a well-rounded analysis of several metrics related to each company.

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How to find the best car insurance in West Virginia

A well-tailored car insurance policy can provide peace of mind — and vital financial protection — if you’re involved in an accident. However, with so many providers to choose from, finding the best auto insurance in West Virginia may seem daunting. Bankrate can help. In our experience, you might find the process a little easier if you keep the following considerations in mind:

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How much is car insurance in West Virginia?

The average cost of car insurance in West Virginia for a full coverage policy is $1,904 per year, with minimum coverage averaging $488. These rates are much lower than the national averages of $2,545 and $741, respectively. In contrast, West Virginia is a little more expensive than some of its neighbors, namely Ohio and Virginia.

Ohio's average full coverage rate is $1,530 per year; minimum coverage is $488. Virginia is a bit more expensive than Ohio but still cheaper than West Virginia, with average annual premiums of $1,990 and $677 for full and minimum coverage, respectively. West Virginia's higher rates may be due to the flooding the state experiences as well as the state's rugged rural roadways.

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Although collecting car insurance quotes is the most accurate way to estimate your rates, Bankrate's handy car insurance calculator can give you a benchmark that may be useful while shopping around. Just answer a few basic questions to estimate your cost of car insurance in West Virginia.

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Bankrate utilizes Quadrant Information Services to analyze the latest rates in February 2024 for ZIP codes and carriers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Rates include the most recent approved rate changes filed by insurance companies that affect our profile. These revised rates are then weighted based on the population density in each geographic region so that policyholders can see the impact rates have in their areas. 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 2022 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.

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Mary Van Keuren has written for insurance domains such as Bankrate, Coverage.com, and The Simple Dollar for the past five years, specializing in home and auto insurance. She has also written extensively for consumer websites including Reviews.com and Slumber Yard. Prior to that, she worked as a writer in academia for several decades.

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