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What's the average car insurance rate in Visalia?

 

The average cost of car insurance in Visalia, California, is $1,750 per year. That's less than the average in the state of California ($1,868) and more expensive than the national average of $1,548. Our guide to Visalia car insurance includes average rates based on age, credit score, driving history and marital status. Keep reading to learn more!

 
VISALIA CAR INSURANCE RATES
Visalia Average (per year) California Average U.S. Average
$1,750 $1,868 $1,548
 
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Visalia auto insurance premiums by insurer

 

The company-by-company differences in car insurance rates can be substantial, so it's important to compare quotes thoroughly and choose your insurer carefully. In Visalia, GEICO offers the cheapest rates for the average insurance customer. See below the best options for affordable auto insurance in Visalia. Don't forget to get quotes for car insurance based on your driving profile.

 
VISALIA CAR INSURANCE PREMIUMS BY COMPANY
Insurer Average Annual Rate
GEICO $1,105
Mercury $1,234
Alliance $1,487
AAA $1,566
Infinity $1,826

 

Check out our guides to learn how to find the best cheap car insurance and discover which car insurance companies have the highest customer satisfaction ratings.

 

Visalia car insurance premiums by age

The age group that enjoys the lowest auto insurance rates in Visalia are drivers in their 60s, who pay an average of $1,550 per year. Those in their 50s don't pay much more ($1,567).

Teen drivers pay Visalia's most expensive auto insurance rates. One of the easiest ways to lower your car insurance rates as a driver in Visalia is to age out of your teenage years. In Visalia, teenage drivers pay $6,536 — a full $4,969 more than the second-most expensive rate paid by an age group.

 
VISALIA AUTO INSURANCE COSTS BY AGE
Age group Average Yearly Rate
Teens $6,536
20s $2,602
30s $1,705
40s $1,648
50s $1,567
60s $1,550
70s $1,796

 

Learn more about how age influences auto insurance rates.

 

Visalia auto insurance rates by gender and marital status

 

Marital status and gender can be contributors to car insurance rates, in some cases. Married drivers usually pay less for car insurance than their single counterparts. In Visalia, married motorists pay $67 less than single drivers for auto insurance. Rates for those who are widowed are also much cheaper than rates for those who are single. In Visalia, insurance rates for those who are widowed are less expensive than rates for those who are single.

Another component of auto insurance pricing is gender. In Visalia, female drivers pay $3 per year more than do male drivers for car insurance.

 
INSURANCE RATES IN VISALIA BY MARITAL STATUS AND GENDER
Gender/Marital Status Average Annual Rate
Female $1,753
Male $1,750
Single $1,683
Married $1,683
Divorced $1,750
Widowed $1,703
 

Learn more about the impact gender and marital status can have on auto insurance rates.

 

Visalia auto insurance premiums by citation and accident history

 

Maintaining a clean driving record is one of the best ways to keep your car insurance costs low. At-fault accidents, DUIs, reckless driving citations, and speeding tickets all contribute to expensive auto insurance rates, as insurance companies reward low-risk drivers with the gift of affordable rates.

Two of the most expensive driving violations from an insurance perspective are reckless driving and DUI. In Visalia, a reckless driving citation results in an average insurance rate increase of $3,009 per year, compared to the citywide average. For comparison's sake, a DUI offense results in a $2,917 increase and a speeding ticket triggers a $711 rate hike.

 
VISALIA CAR INSURANCE RATES AFTER A VIOLATION OR ACCIDENT
Incident Average Yearly Rate
DUI/DWI $4,667
Reckless Driving $4,759
At-fault Accident (damages < $1,000) $1,758
At-fault Accident (damages > $2,000) $3,043
Speeding Ticket (16-20 mph over speed limit) $2,461
 

Learn more about citations' impact on your auto insurance rates.

 

Visalia car insurance rates by credit tier

While credit score does affect auto insurance rates in some circumstances, the state of California forbids car insurance companies from incorporating credit history in their rate-setting process. 

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