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Kentucky Car Insurance Quotes & Average Rates

Full coverage car insurance in Kentucky is estimated at $2,429 a year, or $202 a month, for a 35-year-old driver with a clean record. A state-minimum liability policy comes in near $810 a year. Kentucky is a no-fault state, and drivers must carry 25/50/25 liability limits. Below you will find estimated rates for 36 Kentucky cities, a breakdown by age and driving record, and the coverage the state actually requires.

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Car insurance calculator — Kentucky

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

Your estimated premium
$202/ month
$2,429 per year · carriers in Kentucky typically quote $1,725 $3,352
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Cheapest car insurance companies in Kentucky

InsurerEst. annualEst. monthlyvs. averageNotes
USAA$1,846$154-24%Military members and families only
Geico$1,992$166-18%Usually cheapest for clean records
State Farm$2,138$178-12%Strong for young and student drivers
Progressive$2,308$192-5%Competitive after a ticket or accident
Travelers$2,356$196-3%Good multi-policy discounts
Nationwide$2,429$2020%Mid-market, wide availability
Allstate$2,769$231+14%Higher base rate, heavy discount stacking
Farmers$2,939$245+21%Agent-led, priced above market

Modelled estimates for a 35-year-old with a clean record and full coverage in Kentucky. 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.

Kentucky car insurance rates by age

Driver ageFull coverage / yrMinimum / yrFull coverage / mo
16 years old$6,561$2,187$547
18 years old$5,535$1,845$461
20 years old$4,583$1,528$382
22 years old$3,807$1,269$317
25 years old$2,905$968$242
30 years old$2,504$835$209
40 years old$2,354$785$196
50 years old$2,254$751$188
60 years old$2,229$743$186
65 years old$2,329$776$194
70 years old$2,554$851$213
75 years old$2,980$993$248

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

How violations change your Kentucky premium

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$2,429
1 speeding ticket$2,988+23%
1 at-fault accident$3,571+47%
DUI / DWI$4,591+89%

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

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

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Kentucky minimum insurance requirements

Required coverage in KentuckyMinimum limit
Bodily injury liability, per person$25,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident$50,000
Property damage liability$25,000
PIP $10,000Required
Insurance systemNo-fault

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

Coverage levels in Kentucky

Coverage levelEst. annualEst. monthly
State minimum liability$810$67
Full coverage (100/300/100 + comp & collision)$2,429$202
Full coverage, high limits + low deductible$2,891$241

Coverage level comparison for Kentucky.

Car insurance rates in Kentucky cities

Estimated annual full-coverage premium for a 35-year-old with a clean record, across the 36 Kentucky cities we price.

Frequently asked questions

How much is car insurance in Kentucky?
Full coverage in Kentucky is estimated at $2,429 a year, or $202 a month, for a 35-year-old with a clean record. A state-minimum policy is estimated at $810 a year.
What car insurance is required in Kentucky?
Kentucky requires $25,000 bodily injury liability per person, $50,000 per accident and $25,000 property damage, plus pip $10,000.
Is Kentucky a no-fault state?
Yes. Kentucky is a no-fault state: your own personal injury protection pays your initial medical bills regardless of who caused the crash, and your right to sue the other driver is limited.
Which Kentucky city has the cheapest car insurance?
Of the 36 Kentucky cities we price, Highview carries the lowest estimate at $2,072 a year, while Louisville is highest at $2,700. Urban density is the main driver of the gap.
How can I get cheaper car insurance in Kentucky?
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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