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Average Car Insurance Cost in South Dakota (2023)

By Atlas by RapidTool · Updated

Average car insurance cost in South Dakota is the typical annual premium per insured vehicle for a policy with liability, collision and comprehensive coverage: about $1,158 per year (2023 NAIC data). That is 20% below the national average of $1,439 and ranks 39 of 50 states, highest first.

Key takeaways

Roughly $96 per month.

Highest and lowest average premiums

StateAverage annual premium
Florida$1,994
Louisiana$1,983
New York$1,896
North Dakota$961
Vermont$958
Maine$926

South Dakota vs nearby states

StateAverage annual premium
South Dakota$1,158
North Dakota$961
Nebraska$1,184
Minnesota$1,223
Iowa$1,010

How it works in South Dakota

This page shows the average annual auto insurance premium in South Dakota from NAIC data for 2023. Your own price depends on age, driving record, vehicle, ZIP code and coverage. NAIC cautions that state averages reflect different coverage choices, vehicle values and state laws, so compare states with care.

What this estimate includes

Common questions

Why is my car insurance quote different from the South Dakota average?

Insurers price by driver, vehicle, location and coverage. A state average is a benchmark, not a quote.

How old is this car insurance data?

The latest NAIC report available covers 2023, so current premiums are likely different.

How can I pay less for car insurance?

Compare quotes from several insurers, ask about discounts and review your coverage levels.

Sources. NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) 2022/2023 Auto Insurance Database Report, adopted December 2025: combined average premium per insured vehicle, 2023. Compiled from the sources above. Data last updated: 2026-10-05.

Estimates for planning only. See the disclaimer.

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