
State Farm, Progressive, USAA, Southern Farm Bureau, and Allstate are our top picks in the Magnolia State.
Average Monthly Cost in Mississippi
Average Monthly Cost in Mississippi
Average Monthly Cost in Mississippi
Looking for auto insurance in Mississippi? The Magnolia state has more than 160,000 miles of roadways that can lead you anywhere from Jackson to New Orleans to Memphis. Mississippi requires drivers to carry auto insurance, including property damage and liability for bodily injury. Mississippi has the highest rate of uninsured drivers in the country, making it critical to find adequate coverage at an affordable price.
We’ve selected our top five auto insurance providers for folks in Mississippi to give you a head start if you need an auto insurance policy or want to shop around for a better rate before your next renewal period. State Farm is our pick for affordable car insurance, Progressive is our top choice for high-risk drivers, and USAA is our pick for military members and their families. Southern Farm bureau is good for families with teens, and Allstate offers a nice bundling discount.
Company | Full Coverage Monthly Avg. in MS | Minimum Coverage Monthly Avg. in MS | J.D. Power score for Southeast1 |
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State Farm | $114 | $33 | 677 |
Progressive | $149 | $51 | 645 |
USAA | $102 | $33 | 749* |
Southern Farm Bureau | $125 | Data unavailable | N/A |
Allstate | $195 | $72 | 654 |
* does not qualify to rank due to limited availability
State Farm is one of the four largest insurers in the country alongside GEICO, Progressive, and Allstate. Dowling & Partners Securities found the company spent over $1 billion in advertising in 2022, so it’s likely you’ve seen a State Farm ad or two.2 Our research found that State Farm offers affordable rates across several categories, including drivers with an accident on their record. While State Farm is a large company, its local agents know their neighborhoods.
After USAA, whose availability is limited to those with a military affiliation, State Farm has the cheapest rates in Mississippi for full and minimum coverage. You can earn potential savings for the following in Mississippi:
When you get a quote, ask the agent to ensure all possible discounts are being applied.
The cost of auto insurance after an accident tends to increase. However, among our top picks, State Farm had the cheapest rates, along with USAA and Southern Farm Bureau.
In fact, Mississippi drivers will still save after a car accident with State Farm — its full coverage rate for an at-fault accident is still cheaper than some other providers’ rates for a clean record.
Company | Average Full Coverage Cost Before Accident | Average Full Coverage Cost After Accident | Percentage Increase |
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State Farm | $1,363 | $1,404 | 35% |
Progressive | $1,791 | $2,722 | 52% |
USAA | $1,226 | $1,731 | 41% |
Allstate | $2,339 | $3,115 | 33% |
Statewide average | $1,870 | $2,887 | 54% |
HEADS UP:
Mississippi is an at-fault state with pure comparative negligence laws. Regardless of fault, you can recover some money if you’ve suffered injuries.
Additionally, State Farm earned 710 out of 1,000 in J.D. Power’s 2024 Auto Claims Satisfaction Study, 13 points above average.3 This reflects well on the company’s claims process when getting your car repaired after an accident—the study analyzed driver feedback on settlement, first notice of loss, claim servicing, estimation process, repair process, and rental experience.
Along with USAA, State Farm has the cheapest rates for drivers with speeding tickets, with a small increase in rates after a ticket. Keep in mind, these are averages, and your exact quoted premium will differ based on unique factors like your age, zip code, vehicle, credit score, and other aspects of your driving history.
Company | Average Cost Full Coverage Before Speeding Ticket | Average Cost Full Coverage After Speeding Ticket | Percentage Increase |
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State Farm | $1,363 | $1,566 | 15% |
Progressive | $1,791 | $2,302 | 28% |
USAA | $1,226 | $1,491 | 21% |
Allstate | $2,339 | $2,573 | 10% |
Statewide average | $1,870 | $2,410 | 29% |
In general, we did not find that speeding tickets affected auto insurance premiums in Mississippi very much. This could be due to a couple factors:
>>BE PREPARED: Know what to do after a hit-and-run in Mississippi.
Similar to State Farm, we’re confident many readers have heard of Progressive due to its massive advertising campaigns. Most experienced consumers know not to base a buying decision on advertising alone, so we’re here to help you determine whether Progressive is the right provider for you. Progressive’s rates are most competitive for drivers with low credit or a DUI.
As is the case in most states, auto insurance providers in Mississippi can use credit scores to assess your auto insurance premium. Insurance companies view people with low credit scores as “high risk,” because statistically they are more likely to file claims than those with high credit scores.
While drivers with poor credit in Mississippi pay about 70 percent more on average than drivers with good credit for a full coverage auto insurance policy, Progressive’s rates increase by only 33 percent. After USAA, whose availability is limited, Progressive has the cheapest rates for drivers with low credit in the state.
Company | Average Cost Full Coverage With Good Credit | Average Cost Full Coverage With Poor Credit | Percentage Increase |
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State Farm | $1,363 | $6,175 | 353% |
Progressive | $1,791 | $2,388 | 33% |
USAA | $1,226 | $1,970 | 61% |
Southern Farm Bureau | $1,496 | $2,582 | 72% |
Allstate | $2,339 | $3,392 | 45% |
Progressive has the cheapest rates for drivers with DUIs in Mississippi, along with State Farm. On average, you’ll pay $2,174 annually ($181 monthly) for full coverage after a DUI in Mississippi with Progressive. Our research finds that Progressive’s rates increase by an average of 21 percent after a DUI conviction (lower than the statewide average 82 percent increase). Remember, this is an average, so your specific circumstances will affect the premium Progressive provides.
Company | Average Cost Full Coverage Before DUI | Average Cost Full Coverage After DUI | Percentage Increase |
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State Farm | $1,363 | $2,168 | 59% |
Progressive | $1,791 | $2,174 | 21% |
USAA | $1,226 | $2,366 | 93% |
Southern Farm Bureau | $1,496 | $2,450 | 64% |
Allstate | $2,339 | $3,031 | 29% |
Statewide average | $1,870 | $3,398 | 82% |
In Mississippi, a DUI will stay on your driving record for 5 years. The law stipulates the following penalties after your first conviction for driving under the influence:
Our State of Driving in the U.S. Survey data found that 1 percent of people surveyed in Mississippi have had a DUI in the past 5 years.
STATS:
Statistics surrounding driving under the influence of alcohol are stark: 20 percent of fatal crashes in 2023 included a participant with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher and more than one-third of speeding drivers who died in traffic accidents in 2023 were drunk.
For those who prefer to conduct business digitally rather than in-person or over the phone, Progressive makes it easy to get an online quote. The company scored top marks in the service sector of J.D. Power’s 2025 Insurance Digital Experience Study with 707 out of 1,000.5 This study assesses the digital consumer experiences of auto insurance buyers, accounting for the functional aspects of desktop, mobile web, and mobile apps based on navigation, speed, visual appeal, and content. While Progressive does work with independent agents, this study shows customer satisfaction is higher when customers use digital-only contact methods as the first line of interaction.
FYI:
28.2 percent of drivers in Mississippi do not have insurance—the highest rate of uninsured drivers in the U.S. We recommend you get uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage even though the state doesn’t require it.6 Additionally, while Mississippi does not have a government-sponsored low income insurance program, it’s worth buying a minimum liability policy. For example, the average minimum coverage policy from Progressive costs $51 monthly.
USAA has low rates and high customer satisfaction ratings, but it’s only available for a select few. Military members, veterans, and their immediate families (spouses and children) can sign up for USAA auto insurance in Mississippi. USAA has low average auto insurance premiums for full coverage and minimum coverage policies as well as teens, drivers with poor credit, and drivers with an accident on their record in Mississippi.
Among our top auto insurance providers in Mississippi, USAA has the lowest average premiums in nearly every category:
Category | USAA Monthly Avg. in MS | USAA Annual Avg. in MS |
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Full coverage | $102 | $1,226 |
Minimum coverage | $33 | $395 |
Speeding ticket | $124 | $1,491 |
Teen driver on policy | $283 | $3,393 |
Poor credit | $164 | $1,970 |
At-fault accident | $144 | $1,731 |
Averages are for full coverage unless otherwise specified.
The only profile for which USAA’s rates aren’t the cheapest is drivers with DUIs, who may find better rates with Progressive or State Farm. For drivers with speeding tickets and at-fault accidents, State Farm’s rates are comparable to USAA’s.
J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Auto Insurance Study ranks customer satisfaction across auto insurers in the United States. J.D. Power notes that more frequent rate increases contribute immensely to customer satisfaction. Because of its unique membership requirements, USAA is technically not eligible to rank; however, its ratings are still reported across all regions in the country. In the Southeast region, USAA scored 749 out of 1,000—a whopping 31 points above the top provider on the list.
If you qualify for USAA, we recommend getting a quote. However, only military service members are eligible for USAA membership. This includes the following groups:
In Mississippi, there are:
According to the United States census, there are 2.96 million residents of Mississippi.10 Roughly 7 percent of Mississippi residents are eligible for a USAA policy. Note that this number does not include families of veterans, so it’s important to check your family tree!
Don’t let the name confuse you—Southern Farm Bureau is not just for farmers (and it’s not Farmers Insurance, either). Farm Bureau Insurance provides local, personalized service and affordable rates for most categories of drivers in our analysis. It offers good rates for teen drivers, one of the most notoriously expensive groups to insure. We’re confident in its claims servicing in Mississippi, which is important given that teen drivers have an elevated risk of accidents. The company earned an A rating from A.M. Best for financial strength, and it’s the second-largest insurer of homes and automobiles in Mississippi.
On average, insuring a teen driver in Mississippi costs $6,051—223 percent more than insuring an adult driver. Southern Farm Bureau offers the most affordable average rate at $2,899, cheaper than USAA, which tends to have the lowest rates for teen drivers. Southern Farm Bureau is your best bet to keep the insurance premium for a teen driver or driver without a record low.
Company | Average Full Coverage Cost For Adults | Average Full Coverage Cost with a Teen Driver | Percentage Increase |
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State Farm | $1,363 | $4,107 | 201% |
Progressive | $1,791 | $8,689 | 385% |
USAA | $1,226 | $3,393 | 177% |
Southern Farm Bureau | $1,496 | $2,899 | 98% |
Allstate | $2,339 | $8,121 | 247% |
Statewide average | $1,870 | $6,051 | 223% |
FYI:
In Mississippi, teens can get a learner’s permit when they turn 15 for $7 and must drive under adult supervision for at least one year before they apply for an intermediate license.11
Southern Farm Bureau is the only provider on this list to receive a score above a C on CRASH Network’s 2025 Insurer Report Card. The report surveys body shops to determine how well a company handles claims and customer service. In general, insurers getting the highest grades are small, regional companies. Southern Farm Bureau made the “Honor Roll” of the top 30 auto insurance companies countrywide, earning a B and ranking 23rd on the list. CRASH Network named it one of the best providers in the South. To compare: Progressive earned a C, USAA earned a D+, and Allstate earned a D.12
Even teens (provided they are 16 years or older) can benefit from Southern Farm Bureau’s DriveDown deductible reward program. To participate, your teen driver must download Routely, a mobile app that powers the safe driving program. The app scores driving habits and offers deductible savings every 30 days for safe driving. This encourages teens to learn good driving habits and reduces the risk of teens and new drivers taking to the roads—a win-win. Drivers under 18 must review the app’s terms and conditions with a parent or legal guardian to participate.
While Allstate’s rates are on the higher end of our top picks in Mississippi, it offers an impressive bundling discount that can help homeowners save. It’s easy to get a quote online with Allstate, and its Drivewise program may further increase savings.
Mississippi has a high rate of homeownership, with 71 percent of housing units owned by the occupant (this is higher than the national rate of 65 percent).13
If you’re looking to bundle your home and auto policies with the same provider, Allstate offers an impressive discount of up to 25 percent. You can save an additional 20 percent if you switch to Allstate and haven’t had a home insurance claim in the past year.
While Allstate’s baseline rates aren’t the lowest, it offers savings for safe drivers through its Drivewise discount program. The provider doesn’t mention how much you can save, though it previously mentioned a 40 percent discount. You can reduce your premium based on good driving habits like keeping speeds under 80 mph, limiting sudden braking, and reducing night driving after 11 pm.
Take note that Drivewise is separate from Allstate’s pay-per-mile program Milewise, which unfortunately is not available in Mississippi.
In addition to its multi-policy and Drivewise discounts, Allstate offers a number of discounts that can help lower your premiums:
We assessed providers in Mississippi on four categories—pricing, claims handling, customer experience, and coverage options:
USAA and State Farm have the cheapest auto insurance rates in Mississippi for safe drivers. The average cost of a full coverage policy in Mississippi is $1,226 annually ($102 monthly) with USAA and $1,363 ($114 monthly) with State Farm. Keep in mind that USAA eligibility is limited to military service members, veterans, and their immediate families. For drivers with high-risk designations, like a DUI conviction or low credit, Progressive has some of the best auto insurance rates in Mississippi.
An average full-coverage car insurance policy in Mississippi costs $156 per month. Liability-only auto insurance costs an average of $55 per month.
If you fail to provide proof of insurance you will pay a $1,000 fine and your driving privileges may be suspended for one year or until you show proof of insurance.
An SR-22 is a certificate of financial responsibility to verify you have liability insurance. In Mississippi, you need an SR-22 after a license suspension or conviction for a felony traffic violation like a hit-and-run or DUI. Mississippi law requires you to maintain an SR-22 for three years after you regain driving privileges.
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