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The breathtaking beauty of Black Hills National Forest, Black Elk Wilderness, and the Badlands give South Dakota’s 900,000 residents reasons to drive to the great outdoors. But before you hop in the car to explore or exercise your second amendment rights on coyotes, please remember to brake for bison, swerve through cattle, and get the best rate on your car insurance.
Here are the cheapest carriers in South Dakota for the following user profile: a single, 30 year old male with a clean driving record who drives a 2012 Honda Accord and pays a $1,000 deductible for the state’s minimum liability insurance. We averaged rates for the twenty most populous cities in South Dakota.
| Cheapest Companies | |
|---|---|
 Progressive | $23/mo |
 Allstate | $43/mo |
 State Farm | $46/mo |
 GEICO | $90/mo |
 The General | $131/mo |
The Insurify Composite Score is calculated by analyzing multiple factors that indicate the quality, reliability, and health of an insurance company. Inputs to the score include financial strength ratings from A.M. Best, Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, and Fitch; J.D. Power ratings, Consumer Reports customer satisfaction surveys, mobile app reviews, and user-generated carrier reviews. The following are the top rated carriers that offer car insurance in South Dakota. For the complete list, see Insurify's best car insurance companies.
| Best Companies | ||
|---|---|---|
 American Family | $136/mo | |
State Farm | $46/mo | |
GEICO | $90/mo | |
Allstate | $43/mo | |
Progressive | $23/mo |
Auto insurance costs will vary between locations and insurance carriers. Insurify analyzed the latest data for the five most populous cities in South Dakota to find you the cheapest quotes in each of these metropolitan areas.
Sioux Falls is the most populous city in South Dakota. It recently earned the honor of being the safest driving city in the state, as judged by Insurify.
| City | Cheapest Carrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls |  Allstate | $46/mo |
| Rapid City | Progressive | $40/mo |
| Aberdeen | Allstate | $48/mo |
| Brookings | Allstate | $46/mo |
| Watertown |  State Farm | $51/mo |
| Mitchell | State Farm | $58/mo |
| Yankton | Progressive | $40/mo |
| Pierre | Progressive | $33/mo |
| Huron | Progressive | $32/mo |
| Spearfish | State Farm | $48/mo |
| Vermillion | Progressive | $29/mo |
| Brandon | Progressive | $31/mo |
| Box Elder | Allstate | $50/mo |
| Madison | Progressive | $23/mo |
| Sturgis | State Farm | $46/mo |
For drivers in South Dakota, that are looking for the cheapest quote possible, you can consider a state minimum policy for liability insurance.
To simplify finding the cheapest minimum liability quote, Insurify has analyzed rates from top insurance providers in South Dakota. The following are the cheapest insurance rates from carriers that offer minimum liability auto insurance in South Dakota.
| Cheapest companies | |
|---|---|
 Midvale Home & Auto | $73/mo |
 Dairyland | $79/mo |
 Safeco | $88/mo |
 Nationwide | $145/mo |
For drivers in South Dakota, that are looking for a full coverage policy that includes comprehensive and collision insurance it’s important that you evaluate all of your potential insurance options to ensure you are finding the best rate.
To simplify comparing companies, Insurify has analyzed rates from top insurance providers in South Dakota. The following are the best insurance rates from carriers that offer full coverage auto insurance in South Dakota.
| Cheapest companies | |
|---|---|
Nationwide | $145/mo |
Safeco | $172/mo |
Dairyland | $208/mo |
The state of South Dakota requires all motor vehicle operators to have proof of insurance available in the car at all times. The minimum bodily injury liability insurance requirements in South Dakota are:
Bodily injury coverage protects you by paying for the injuries of anyone you harm in an accident. The minimum coverage limits that South Dakota state law requires are $25,000 for the injury or death of a single person involved in a car accident and $50,000 for the injury or death of multiple persons. Insurance providers list this coverage at 25/50, stating the limitations of each minimum. In an accident, liability coverage protects you up to the policy limit. Damages above the policy limit of $50,000 are your responsibility.
The minimum property damage liability insurance requirements in South Dakota are:
Property damage liability coverage pays for any property that you damage in an accident. The state of South Dakota requires $25,000 for the minimum. You’ll see the collective state minimum listed at 25/50/25. The second 25 refers to the property damage liability. Once again, any damages above the $25,000 are your responsibility.
What happens if someone hits you, and they do not have insurance or enough insurance to pay for your damages? Consider that the Insurance Information Institute reports 7.7 percent, or just over one out of thirteen, South Dakota drivers have no insurance. The state requires uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage:
Uninsured motorist bodily injury pays your medical expenses if you’re injured by a hit-and-run driver or one who has no insurance. Underinsured motorist bodily injury pays your medical expenses if you’re hit by someone who does not have high enough policy limits to cover your costs.
Here are the cheapest insurance companies in South Dakota based on averaged sample rates for four driver profiles that included varied gender, age, driving history, credit, marital status, prior insurance, higher education, employment, and military service. Average rates may vary depending on the profile and background of the policyholder.
For South Dakota drivers with a clean driving record free of any moving violations, auto insurance rates may be significantly lower. Progressvie offers the best options for good drivers in South Dakota, at $23 a month. With both cheaper premiums and additional safe driving discounts, it can really pay to have a record free of accidents or traffic tickets.
| Insurance Company | |
|---|---|
Progressvie | $23/mo |
State Farm | $36/mo |
Allstate | $43/mo |
GEICO | $90/mo |
The General | $131/mo |
Everybody makes mistakes and has to deal with the fallout. The fallout for a DUI is rough: court fines, reinstatement fees, SR-22 filing, and years of paying more for car insurance to name only a few. Finding affordable rates on car insurance with a DUI is no small feat. If you find yourself really struggling to get an affordable rate, consider only carrying liability coverage as a way to save.
| Insurance Company | |
|---|---|
State Farm | $25/mo |
Western National | $27/mo |
Progressvie | $28/mo |
The sinking feeling after realizing you’ve caused an accident is no exaggeration. Even a tiny fender bender can raise rates to levels that significantly alter your budget. If you’ve paid for accident forgiveness you may have caught a break. If not: discounts, discounts, discounts.
And comparison shopping at least every time your policy is up for renewal: insurance companies look at different time windows for driving history. For example, one company might look at the last five years while the other looks at the last three. Here are the best rates we could find for drivers with one at-fault accident.
| Insurance Company | |
|---|---|
Buckeye | $14/mo |
Auto Owners | $26/mo |
USAA | $27/mo |
The need for speed can soon turn into the need for a new budget. Speeding tickets can affect people differently. But essentially, the more often you speed—and the higher your mph—the more points you’ll receive on your driver’s license. Higher points mean higher prices in the car insurance game. The best way to lower costs? Slow down and find a discount program, like a defensive driving course reduction.
| Insurance Company | |
|---|---|
Buckeye | $13/mo |
USAA | $21/mo |
Farmers | $28/mo |
If you’re under 40 years old in the state of South Dakota, you will likely pay more for auto insurance coverage than the average driver. Since inexperienced drivers pose a higher risk for insurance providers, their rates are often significantly higher. Buckeye offers the cheapest car insurance rates for young drivers, averaging $13 a month. New drivers must abide by special driving restrictions, including curfews, electronic device limitations, and passenger age restrictions. Be sure to familiarize yourself with these rules before hitting the road.
Insurance policies for 21-year-olds generally run higher than the national average by a significant margin. Even though they’re no longer considered teen-drivers, 21-year-olds are still regarded as high-risk to insurers. Unlike most states, South Dakota 21-year-olds benefit from the state’s ban on using gender, education level, and credit score as factors when calculating premiums. This will generally help young South Dakotans lower their monthly payments. To find the cheapest car insurance for 21-year-olds, use a car insurance quotes comparison site like Insurify.
| Insurance Company | |
|---|---|
Buckeye | $13/mo |
USAA | $17/mo |
Dakota Farmers Mutual | $19/mo |
If your license has been suspended or revoked, these car insurance companies will file an SR-22 with the state of South Dakota on your behalf.
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) has 57 driver’s license locations (DLLs) and exam stations to serve the state. They all have different hours and day of the week availability. You’ll want to check on the website for the most up-to-date schedule. The DLLs are walk-in-friendly, and you can schedule an appointment online to skip the line.
The online portal lets you forget the drive and, amongst other services, you can:
Drawing from their database of over 4 million car insurance shopper applications, the data scientists at Insurify have published various reports on driver behavior and car ownership — including how South Dakota drivers measure up to their fellow motorists across the United States in the rankings above.
From driver performance across different geographical locations and demographics to patterns in motor vehicle ownership and auto insurance coverage, Insurify Insights publishes data-driven articles, trend analyses, and national and local rankings each week on all factors related to cars and those who drive them.
While car accidents are a sadly unavoidable feature of time spent on the road, rates of accidents do vary from city to city and from state to state. Among all fifty states, South Dakota drivers rank 18 in the number of car accidents per driver.
Exceeding the speed limit can endanger others and leave a permanent stain on your driving record. South Dakota drivers rank 15 in the number of speeding infractions per driver across all fifty states.
While driving while intoxicated is never acceptable, it’s a more common offense than many assume. South Dakota drivers rank 4 in the number of DUI’s per driver across all fifty states.
Some car models are just more popular than others and trends can vary from place to place. The most popular vehicle in South Dakota is the Chevrolet Silverado.
The Insurify team classifies rude drivers as those who commit the following driving offenses: failure to yield or failure to stop, improper backing, passing where prohibited, tailgating, street racing, or hit-and-runs. Among all fifty states, South Dakota drivers rank 6 in rude driving infractions.
Having a squeaky-clean driving record is an accomplishment to be proud of. Some states have safer drivers than others; South Dakota drivers rank 40 in clean driving records across all fifty states.
Street racing might seem like something straight out of a Fast and Furious movie, but it’s a real issue that threatens public safety. Among all fifty states, South Dakota drivers rank 2 in street racing violations per driver.
Failing to yield the right of way isn’t just frustrating for other drivers; it’s dangerous, too. South Dakota drivers rank 25 in failure to yield violations per driver across all fifty states.
Reckless driving refers to a specific traffic violation: when drivers willfully act dangerously in spite of the risks they’re imposing on both themselves and others. Among all fifty states, South Dakota drivers rank 6 in the number of reckless driving offenses per driver.
As auto manufacturers increasingly turn towards producing greener car models, more and more motorists are embracing hybrids and EV’s. South Dakota drivers rank 20 in hybrid and electric vehicle ownership across all fifty states.
The EPA reports that the United States' transportation sector accounts for 27% of national greenhouse gas emissions. In a country of over 263 million registered vehicles, many communities are taking action to reduce their environmental impact and vehicular carbon footprint. This city has been named the "greenest" in the state by Insurify.
The state of South Dakota offers many green driver incentives, including federal tax credits and discounts through some car insurance carriers.
Beginning in 2018, Insurify launched the Most Patriotic Cities Awards, which salute the community in each state with the highest percentage of individuals who currently serve in the military or identify as armed service veterans.
Sioux Falls won Insurify's Most Patriotic Cities Award for the state of South Dakota.
Insurify used a recent report from TripNet to rank twenty-five states by roads in poor condition, structurally deficient bridges, and fatality rate per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) on rural roads. Knowledge of infrastructure in South Dakota is vital for all car insurance shoppers hitting the road in The Mount Rushmore State.
The car insurance quotes, statistics, and data visualizations on this page are derived from Insurify’s proprietary database of over 4 million car insurance applications from ZIP codes across the United States. Insurify’s data science team performs a comprehensive analysis of the various factors car insurance providers take into account while setting rates to provide readers insight into how car insurance quotes are priced.
