Buncombe County Auto Insurance Guide
Real rates, coverage trends and carrier insights from first-party quotes collected in Buncombe County, NC. Serving Asheville, Swannanoa, Arden, Candler, Weaverville and surrounding communities.
Last reviewed: April 22, 2026 · First-party data since April 2024, updated continuously
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Quick answer: Buncombe County auto insurance averages $143/mo (median $103) based on real first-party quotes our brokerage has collected since April 2024 and updated continuously as new quotes come in. Full coverage averages $294/mo — the highest of any NC county in our data — while non-owner policies average $85/mo and liability-only $54/mo. Cheapest carrier in our data: Progressive at $112/mo.
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Buncombe County at a Glance (Our Data)
Average Monthly Premium
$143
All coverages (median $103 — a high outlier pulls the average above the median significantly)
Full Coverage Avg
$294
Auto-Full is 31.8% of quotes — highest full coverage average of any NC county in our data
Non-Owner Share
40.9%
Non-owner at $85/mo — balanced three-way split with liability and full coverage
Rate Range
$39–$617
Observed monthly range across all policy types
Drivers searching for cheap car insurance Asheville NC, auto insurance Buncombe County North Carolina, or car insurance Swannanoa Arden NC will find Buncombe County among the more varied NC markets in our data. Whether you need full coverage Asheville NC, non-owner insurance Buncombe County, or SR22 insurance Asheville NC, we serve all of Buncombe County. See our North Carolina auto insurance guide, NC non-owners guide, NC rates outlook for 2026, and western North Carolina auto insurance guide.
Average monthly auto insurance rate by state
- Pricing ranges from $178.62 (NC) to $178.62 (NC) ... a spread of $0.00.
- Based on real auto insurance quotes grouped into 1 company results, the average across this view is $178.62. The spread is about 0% from lowest to highest.
- Rates can shift with coverage choices, Driver details, and vehicle factors ... use filters to compare similar coverage, then review the evidence table for context.
Evidence (records used)
This table lists underlying records used for the chart above.
| record_id | call_id | call_date | state | city | zip | year | make | model | age | sex | marital | coverage | carrier | monthly | violations | accidents | dui |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2284 | 1lvhrVoOYr3ieWHdT9isggPzJfArQVtx | 2026-04-17 | NC | Fort Oaks | 27524 | 2013 | Infiniti | G37 | 24 | male | single | liability_only | Dairyland | 1,000.00 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2283 | 1wVnGqK6pyxTiClAgmXJn0hpUU-iiJw5 | 2026-04-17 | NC | Gastonia | 28056 | 2026 | Nissan | Kicks | 23 | female | separated | full_coverage | Progressive | 265.24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2265 | 13sBkFLlcFhl9juaQX02TNOR7qgQFwc- | 2026-04-16 | NC | Pisgah Forest | 28768 | 1995 | Acura | Integra | 21 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 73.99 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2258 | 1m67iv4bI8SmlQW4OtkqBDiEKhr3onYQ | 2026-04-16 | NC | Chapel Hill | 27514 | 2024 | Hyundai | Tucson | 42 | unknown | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 306.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2214 | 17yjzhj4BtvIBsFHObaRHYk98FRPdRbq | 2026-04-13 | NC | East Flat Rock | 28726 | 2018 | Chevy | Camaro | unknown | single | full_coverage | Progressive | 436.36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2202 | 12T2ePP7A_J0pl-eaypFbcZJgeJNGWg_ | 2026-04-11 | NC | 2013 | Dodge | Durango | 41 | female | married | full_coverage | National General | 125.71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2120 | 1BR13xiDogFyVlFDkWExNOlQGXzHdENs | 2026-04-06 | NC | Henderson | 28792 | 2016 | Dodge | Ram | unknown | unknown | full_coverage | Progressive | 228.55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2076 | 1ulCnyhAHRPYGBndZRM_I6fifdPQnXZM | 2026-04-02 | NC | Charlotte | 28227 | 2015 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee | 27 | female | unknown | full_coverage | 176.59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2037 | 17X9PpSg4_JRqGIRi9_kYetvZVKFKQzb | 2026-03-26 | NC | 28806 | 2003 | Subaru | Forester | unknown | unknown | unknown | Progressive | 56.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1964 | 1zJS47caqQZ1MWhN3sMQK2J4_kctno8I | 2026-03-27 | NC | 2019 | Chevrolet | Trax LT | unknown | single | full_coverage | Progressive | 118.62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1955 | 1ZuTAIgJMYRuB24unpbz7WHSUBLrfjl- | 2026-03-30 | NC | Charlotte | 2025 | Tesla | Model 3 | 36 | male | single | full_coverage | National General | 246.01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1948 | xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | 2026-04-03 | NC | unknown | unknown | unknown | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 1947 | xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | 2026-04-03 | NC | unknown | unknown | unknown | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 1946 | xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | 2026-04-03 | NC | unknown | unknown | unknown | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 1945 | xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | 2026-04-03 | NC | unknown | unknown | unknown | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 1944 | test_debug_001 | 2026-04-03 | NC | unknown | unknown | unknown | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 1934 | 1rId5tH5kZUJkj2MTMwDVaj71Xpr4uG2 | 2026-03-21 | NC | Statesville | 28677 | 2024 | Mitsubishi | Mirage | 69 | male | single | liability_only | Dairyland | 397.40 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1933 | 18zCqNaQ_QuBw1qZoqkmKYg9YFt2rJu7 | 2026-03-20 | NC | 27265 | unknown | unknown | liability_only | Progressive | 175.69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 1838 | 20260320-1156-3852 | 2026-03-20 | NC | HENDERSONVILLE | 28792 | 2016 | RAM | RAM TRUCK 1500 SLT | 33 | male | married | full_coverage | Dairyland | 769.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1517 | 20260211-095935-2450 | 2026-02-11 | NC | RALEIGH | 27609 | 2025 | HONDA | PILOT TRAILSPORT | 38 | male | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 190.42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1516 | 20260213-095742-5441 | 2026-02-13 | NC | EAST FLAT ROCK | 28726 | 1997 | FORD | F250 | 37 | male | single | liability_only | Dairyland | 59.83 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1316 | 20260204-1238-8038 | 2026-02-04 | NC | RALEIGH | 27609 | 2025 | HONDA | PILOT TRAILSPORT | 38 | male | married | full_coverage | Progressive POP | 105.75 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1316 | 20260204-1238-8038 | 2026-02-04 | NC | RALEIGH | 27609 | 2025 | HONDA | PILOT TRAILSPORT | 38 | male | married | full_coverage | Progressive POP | 105.75 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1315 | 20260204-1239-9703 | 2026-02-04 | NC | HAZELWOOD | 28786 | 2006 | INFINITI | G35 | 21 | male | single | liability_only | National General | 306.39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1315 | 20260204-1239-9703 | 2026-02-04 | NC | HAZELWOOD | 28786 | 2022 | DODGE | CHARGER SCAT PACK | 21 | male | single | liability_only | National General | 306.39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1308 | 20251205-111457-6629 | 2025-12-05 | NC | FORT BRAGG | 28310 | 2008 | FORD | MUSTANG | 20 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 84.29 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1307 | 20260204-1243-3592 | 2026-02-04 | NC | CHARLOTTE | 28208 | 2017 | GENESIS | G90 PREMIUM | 41 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 353.48 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1307 | 20260204-1243-3592 | 2026-02-04 | NC | CHARLOTTE | 28208 | 2016 | NISSAN | SENTRA S | 41 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 353.48 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1307 | 20260204-1243-3592 | 2026-02-04 | NC | CHARLOTTE | 28208 | 41 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 353.48 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1306 | 20251222-111349-0285 | 2025-12-22 | NC | DURHAM | 27713 | 2010 | HONDA | PILOT EXL | 25 | female | single | liability_only | Progressive POP | 47.17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1306 | 20251222-111349-0285 | 2025-12-22 | NC | DURHAM | 27713 | 2010 | HONDA | PILOT EXL | 25 | female | single | liability_only | Progressive POP | 47.17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1305 | 20260108-1245-2812 | 2026-01-08 | NC | CHARLOTTE | 28203 | 2011 | NISSAN | ALTIMA | 44 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 72.67 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1304 | 20251217-111200-4324 | 2025-12-17 | NC | GREENSBORO | 27406 | 2004 | JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE LIMIT | 24 | male | single | liability_only | Dairyland | 84.70 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1303 | 20251222-1247-2692 | 2025-12-22 | NC | LEXINGTON | 27295 | 2016 | TOYOTA | CAMRY LE | 36 | female | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 79.10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1303 | 20251222-1247-2692 | 2025-12-22 | NC | LEXINGTON | 27295 | 2016 | TOYOTA | CAMRY LE | 36 | female | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 79.10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1302 | 20251220-111043-7195 | 2025-12-20 | NC | BOONE | 28607 | 2020 | DODGE | CHARGER SRT HELLCAT | 22 | male | single | full_coverage | National General | 338.31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1301 | 20260204-1249-2438 | 2026-02-04 | NC | RALEIGH | 27610 | 2026 | HONDA | CR-V EX | 41 | male | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 116.14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1301 | 20260204-1249-2438 | 2026-02-04 | NC | RALEIGH | 27610 | 2026 | HONDA | CR-V EX | 41 | male | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 116.14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1300 | 20260204-1251-3391 | 2026-02-04 | NC | MILL SPRING | 28756 | 2019 | TOYOTA | TUNDRA CREWMAX SR5 | 42 | male | single | full_coverage | Progressive | 91.44 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1300 | 20260204-1251-3391 | 2026-02-04 | NC | MILL SPRING | 28756 | 2019 | TOYOTA | TUNDRA CREWMAX SR5 | 42 | male | single | full_coverage | Progressive | 91.44 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1299 | 20251229-110826-0674 | 2025-12-29 | NC | KNIGHTDALE | 27545 | 2018 | DODGE | JOURNEY SE | 50 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 118.93 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1298 | 20260204-1254-6569 | 2026-02-04 | NC | LUMBERTON | 28358 | 2019 | BUICK | ENCORE ESSENCE | 71 | female | separated | full_coverage | Progressive | 123.87 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1297 | 20251208-1256-7944 | 2025-12-08 | NC | ELLENBORO | 28040 | 1988 | FORD | ECONOLINE E150 | 21 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 55.60 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1297 | 20251208-1256-7944 | 2025-12-08 | NC | ELLENBORO | 28040 | 1988 | FORD | ECONOLINE E150 | 21 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 55.60 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1296 | 20260126-110613-6106 | 2026-01-26 | NC | CHARLOTTE | 28202 | 2026 | TOYOTA | CAMRY LE | 34 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 189.62 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1295 | 20260119-100-5084 | 2026-01-19 | NC | GASTONIA | 28056 | 2020 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO C1500 | 26 | male | single | full_coverage | National General | 158.78 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1294 | 20260204-1301-3747 | 2026-02-04 | NC | DURHAM | 27708 | 2025 | AUDI | SQ5 PREMIUM PLUS | 18 | male | single | full_coverage | National General | 402.71 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1293 | 20260204-1302-0851 | 2026-02-04 | NC | GREENSBORO | 27411 | 2018 | HONDA | ACCORD LX | 22 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 142.87 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1231 | 20260203-120226-7102 | 2026-02-03 | NC | WILMINGTON | 28403 | 2021 | VOLVO | XC60 T5 MOMENTUM | 21 | female | single | liability_only | Progressive | 68.66 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1186 | 20260203-0824-6424 | 2026-02-03 | NC | FRANKLIN | 28734 | 2012 | TOYOTA | CAMRY | 39 | male | separated | liability_only | Dairyland | 62.01 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1185 | 20260203-0826-1986 | 2026-02-03 | NC | HAZELWOOD | 28786 | 2002 | TOYOTA | CAMRY LE | 41 | male | single | full_coverage | Progressive | 77.57 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1184 | 20260203-0806-5052 | 2026-02-03 | NC | WILMINGTON | 28403 | 2017 | JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE LARED | 22 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 66.86 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1183 | 20260203-0807-5259 | 2026-02-03 | NC | RALEIGH | 27615 | 2025 | BMW | 430I | 26 | male | single | full_coverage | Progressive POP | 226.52 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1182 | 20260203-808-0089 | 2026-02-03 | NC | ARDEN | 28704 | 2012 | HONDA | CIVIC LX | 61 | female | single | liability_only | Progressive | 45.66 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1181 | 20260203-0808-6314 | 2026-02-03 | NC | CREEDMOOR | 27522 | 2017 | KIA | OPTIMA LX | 30 | male | single | full_coverage | National General | 133.01 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1180 | 20260203-0810-7517 | 2026-02-03 | NC | NEBO | 28761 | 2020 | TOYOTA | CAMRY SE NIGHT SHADE | 29 | female | married | liability_only | Progressive | 55.60 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1179 | 20260203-082849-4106 | 2026-02-03 | NC | MARION | 28752 | 2020 | SUBARU | ASCENT LIMITED | 77 | female | widowed | full_coverage | Progressive | 97.37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1179 | 20260203-082849-4106 | 2026-02-03 | NC | MARION | 28752 | 1994 | FORD | F150 | 77 | female | widowed | full_coverage | Progressive | 97.37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1178 | 20260203-0816-3651 | 2026-02-03 | NC | WAYNESVILLE | 28786 | 2002 | ACURA | MDX TOURING | 50 | female | single | liability_only | Progressive | 58.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1177 | 20260203-0819-8837 | 2026-02-03 | NC | BURNSVILLE | 28714 | 2007 | GMC | YUKON DENALI | 37 | female | single | liability_only | National General | 62.94 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1177 | 20260203-0819-8837 | 2026-02-03 | NC | BURNSVILLE | 28714 | 1996 | CHEVROLET | S10 | 37 | female | single | liability_only | National General | 62.94 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1176 | 20260203-0823-1179 | 2026-02-03 | NC | OXFORD | 27565 | 2019 | FORD | ESCAPE SE | 39 | female | married | full_coverage | Progressive POP | 119.55 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1176 | 20260203-0823-1179 | 2026-02-03 | NC | OXFORD | 27565 | 2019 | FORD | ESCAPE SE | 39 | female | married | full_coverage | Progressive POP | 119.55 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Coverage Type Breakdown – Buncombe County
Buncombe County has the most balanced coverage split in our NC dataset — roughly equal thirds between non-owner, full coverage, and liability-only. The $294/mo full coverage average is the highest of any NC county, reflecting Asheville’s higher-income tourism economy and newer vehicle mix.
| Coverage Type | % of Quotes | Avg Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Owners | 40.9% | $85 |
| Auto-Full | 31.8% | $294 |
| Auto-Liability | 27.3% | $54 |
Liability only vs full coverage by company
Dairyland
National General
Progressive
Across these carriers, liability only averages $191.75 per month, while full coverage averages $388.12. The largest gap in this view is $448.54 for Dairyland.
Evidence (records used)
This table lists underlying records used for the chart above.
| record_id | call_id | call_date | state | city | zip | year | make | model | age | sex | marital | coverage | carrier | monthly | violations | accidents | dui |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2284 | 1lvhrVoOYr3ieWHdT9isggPzJfArQVtx | 2026-04-17 | NC | Fort Oaks | 27524 | 2013 | Infiniti | G37 | 24 | male | single | liability_only | Dairyland | 1,000.00 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2283 | 1wVnGqK6pyxTiClAgmXJn0hpUU-iiJw5 | 2026-04-17 | NC | Gastonia | 28056 | 2026 | Nissan | Kicks | 23 | female | separated | full_coverage | Progressive | 265.24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2265 | 13sBkFLlcFhl9juaQX02TNOR7qgQFwc- | 2026-04-16 | NC | Pisgah Forest | 28768 | 1995 | Acura | Integra | 21 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 73.99 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2258 | 1m67iv4bI8SmlQW4OtkqBDiEKhr3onYQ | 2026-04-16 | NC | Chapel Hill | 27514 | 2024 | Hyundai | Tucson | 42 | unknown | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 306.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2214 | 17yjzhj4BtvIBsFHObaRHYk98FRPdRbq | 2026-04-13 | NC | East Flat Rock | 28726 | 2018 | Chevy | Camaro | unknown | single | full_coverage | Progressive | 436.36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2202 | 12T2ePP7A_J0pl-eaypFbcZJgeJNGWg_ | 2026-04-11 | NC | 2013 | Dodge | Durango | 41 | female | married | full_coverage | National General | 125.71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2120 | 1BR13xiDogFyVlFDkWExNOlQGXzHdENs | 2026-04-06 | NC | Henderson | 28792 | 2016 | Dodge | Ram | unknown | unknown | full_coverage | Progressive | 228.55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2037 | 17X9PpSg4_JRqGIRi9_kYetvZVKFKQzb | 2026-03-26 | NC | 28806 | 2003 | Subaru | Forester | unknown | unknown | unknown | Progressive | 56.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1964 | 1zJS47caqQZ1MWhN3sMQK2J4_kctno8I | 2026-03-27 | NC | 2019 | Chevrolet | Trax LT | unknown | single | full_coverage | Progressive | 118.62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1955 | 1ZuTAIgJMYRuB24unpbz7WHSUBLrfjl- | 2026-03-30 | NC | Charlotte | 2025 | Tesla | Model 3 | 36 | male | single | full_coverage | National General | 246.01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1934 | 1rId5tH5kZUJkj2MTMwDVaj71Xpr4uG2 | 2026-03-21 | NC | Statesville | 28677 | 2024 | Mitsubishi | Mirage | 69 | male | single | liability_only | Dairyland | 397.40 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1933 | 18zCqNaQ_QuBw1qZoqkmKYg9YFt2rJu7 | 2026-03-20 | NC | 27265 | unknown | unknown | liability_only | Progressive | 175.69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 1838 | 20260320-1156-3852 | 2026-03-20 | NC | HENDERSONVILLE | 28792 | 2016 | RAM | RAM TRUCK 1500 SLT | 33 | male | married | full_coverage | Dairyland | 769.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1517 | 20260211-095935-2450 | 2026-02-11 | NC | RALEIGH | 27609 | 2025 | HONDA | PILOT TRAILSPORT | 38 | male | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 190.42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1516 | 20260213-095742-5441 | 2026-02-13 | NC | EAST FLAT ROCK | 28726 | 1997 | FORD | F250 | 37 | male | single | liability_only | Dairyland | 59.83 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1316 | 20260204-1238-8038 | 2026-02-04 | NC | RALEIGH | 27609 | 2025 | HONDA | PILOT TRAILSPORT | 38 | male | married | full_coverage | Progressive POP | 105.75 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1316 | 20260204-1238-8038 | 2026-02-04 | NC | RALEIGH | 27609 | 2025 | HONDA | PILOT TRAILSPORT | 38 | male | married | full_coverage | Progressive POP | 105.75 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1315 | 20260204-1239-9703 | 2026-02-04 | NC | HAZELWOOD | 28786 | 2006 | INFINITI | G35 | 21 | male | single | liability_only | National General | 306.39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1315 | 20260204-1239-9703 | 2026-02-04 | NC | HAZELWOOD | 28786 | 2022 | DODGE | CHARGER SCAT PACK | 21 | male | single | liability_only | National General | 306.39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1308 | 20251205-111457-6629 | 2025-12-05 | NC | FORT BRAGG | 28310 | 2008 | FORD | MUSTANG | 20 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 84.29 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1307 | 20260204-1243-3592 | 2026-02-04 | NC | CHARLOTTE | 28208 | 2017 | GENESIS | G90 PREMIUM | 41 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 353.48 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1307 | 20260204-1243-3592 | 2026-02-04 | NC | CHARLOTTE | 28208 | 2016 | NISSAN | SENTRA S | 41 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 353.48 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1307 | 20260204-1243-3592 | 2026-02-04 | NC | CHARLOTTE | 28208 | 41 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 353.48 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1306 | 20251222-111349-0285 | 2025-12-22 | NC | DURHAM | 27713 | 2010 | HONDA | PILOT EXL | 25 | female | single | liability_only | Progressive POP | 47.17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1306 | 20251222-111349-0285 | 2025-12-22 | NC | DURHAM | 27713 | 2010 | HONDA | PILOT EXL | 25 | female | single | liability_only | Progressive POP | 47.17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1305 | 20260108-1245-2812 | 2026-01-08 | NC | CHARLOTTE | 28203 | 2011 | NISSAN | ALTIMA | 44 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 72.67 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1304 | 20251217-111200-4324 | 2025-12-17 | NC | GREENSBORO | 27406 | 2004 | JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE LIMIT | 24 | male | single | liability_only | Dairyland | 84.70 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1303 | 20251222-1247-2692 | 2025-12-22 | NC | LEXINGTON | 27295 | 2016 | TOYOTA | CAMRY LE | 36 | female | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 79.10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1303 | 20251222-1247-2692 | 2025-12-22 | NC | LEXINGTON | 27295 | 2016 | TOYOTA | CAMRY LE | 36 | female | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 79.10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1302 | 20251220-111043-7195 | 2025-12-20 | NC | BOONE | 28607 | 2020 | DODGE | CHARGER SRT HELLCAT | 22 | male | single | full_coverage | National General | 338.31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1301 | 20260204-1249-2438 | 2026-02-04 | NC | RALEIGH | 27610 | 2026 | HONDA | CR-V EX | 41 | male | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 116.14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1301 | 20260204-1249-2438 | 2026-02-04 | NC | RALEIGH | 27610 | 2026 | HONDA | CR-V EX | 41 | male | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 116.14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1300 | 20260204-1251-3391 | 2026-02-04 | NC | MILL SPRING | 28756 | 2019 | TOYOTA | TUNDRA CREWMAX SR5 | 42 | male | single | full_coverage | Progressive | 91.44 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1300 | 20260204-1251-3391 | 2026-02-04 | NC | MILL SPRING | 28756 | 2019 | TOYOTA | TUNDRA CREWMAX SR5 | 42 | male | single | full_coverage | Progressive | 91.44 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1299 | 20251229-110826-0674 | 2025-12-29 | NC | KNIGHTDALE | 27545 | 2018 | DODGE | JOURNEY SE | 50 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 118.93 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1298 | 20260204-1254-6569 | 2026-02-04 | NC | LUMBERTON | 28358 | 2019 | BUICK | ENCORE ESSENCE | 71 | female | separated | full_coverage | Progressive | 123.87 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1297 | 20251208-1256-7944 | 2025-12-08 | NC | ELLENBORO | 28040 | 1988 | FORD | ECONOLINE E150 | 21 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 55.60 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1297 | 20251208-1256-7944 | 2025-12-08 | NC | ELLENBORO | 28040 | 1988 | FORD | ECONOLINE E150 | 21 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 55.60 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1296 | 20260126-110613-6106 | 2026-01-26 | NC | CHARLOTTE | 28202 | 2026 | TOYOTA | CAMRY LE | 34 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 189.62 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1295 | 20260119-100-5084 | 2026-01-19 | NC | GASTONIA | 28056 | 2020 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO C1500 | 26 | male | single | full_coverage | National General | 158.78 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1294 | 20260204-1301-3747 | 2026-02-04 | NC | DURHAM | 27708 | 2025 | AUDI | SQ5 PREMIUM PLUS | 18 | male | single | full_coverage | National General | 402.71 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1293 | 20260204-1302-0851 | 2026-02-04 | NC | GREENSBORO | 27411 | 2018 | HONDA | ACCORD LX | 22 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 142.87 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1231 | 20260203-120226-7102 | 2026-02-03 | NC | WILMINGTON | 28403 | 2021 | VOLVO | XC60 T5 MOMENTUM | 21 | female | single | liability_only | Progressive | 68.66 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1186 | 20260203-0824-6424 | 2026-02-03 | NC | FRANKLIN | 28734 | 2012 | TOYOTA | CAMRY | 39 | male | separated | liability_only | Dairyland | 62.01 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1185 | 20260203-0826-1986 | 2026-02-03 | NC | HAZELWOOD | 28786 | 2002 | TOYOTA | CAMRY LE | 41 | male | single | full_coverage | Progressive | 77.57 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1184 | 20260203-0806-5052 | 2026-02-03 | NC | WILMINGTON | 28403 | 2017 | JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE LARED | 22 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 66.86 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1183 | 20260203-0807-5259 | 2026-02-03 | NC | RALEIGH | 27615 | 2025 | BMW | 430I | 26 | male | single | full_coverage | Progressive POP | 226.52 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1182 | 20260203-808-0089 | 2026-02-03 | NC | ARDEN | 28704 | 2012 | HONDA | CIVIC LX | 61 | female | single | liability_only | Progressive | 45.66 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1181 | 20260203-0808-6314 | 2026-02-03 | NC | CREEDMOOR | 27522 | 2017 | KIA | OPTIMA LX | 30 | male | single | full_coverage | National General | 133.01 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1180 | 20260203-0810-7517 | 2026-02-03 | NC | NEBO | 28761 | 2020 | TOYOTA | CAMRY SE NIGHT SHADE | 29 | female | married | liability_only | Progressive | 55.60 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1179 | 20260203-082849-4106 | 2026-02-03 | NC | MARION | 28752 | 2020 | SUBARU | ASCENT LIMITED | 77 | female | widowed | full_coverage | Progressive | 97.37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1179 | 20260203-082849-4106 | 2026-02-03 | NC | MARION | 28752 | 1994 | FORD | F150 | 77 | female | widowed | full_coverage | Progressive | 97.37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1178 | 20260203-0816-3651 | 2026-02-03 | NC | WAYNESVILLE | 28786 | 2002 | ACURA | MDX TOURING | 50 | female | single | liability_only | Progressive | 58.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1177 | 20260203-0819-8837 | 2026-02-03 | NC | BURNSVILLE | 28714 | 2007 | GMC | YUKON DENALI | 37 | female | single | liability_only | National General | 62.94 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1177 | 20260203-0819-8837 | 2026-02-03 | NC | BURNSVILLE | 28714 | 1996 | CHEVROLET | S10 | 37 | female | single | liability_only | National General | 62.94 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1176 | 20260203-0823-1179 | 2026-02-03 | NC | OXFORD | 27565 | 2019 | FORD | ESCAPE SE | 39 | female | married | full_coverage | Progressive POP | 119.55 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1176 | 20260203-0823-1179 | 2026-02-03 | NC | OXFORD | 27565 | 2019 | FORD | ESCAPE SE | 39 | female | married | full_coverage | Progressive POP | 119.55 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Premium Distribution – Buncombe County
Median ~$103/mo; average ~$143/mo; range $39–$617/mo. The $617 outlier is a single full coverage policy that significantly pulls the average. The median of $103 is more representative of the typical Buncombe County driver.
Average Rates by Carrier – Buncombe County
Progressive leads our Buncombe County sample at $112/mo average. Dairyland averages $198/mo, reflecting their concentration in the full coverage segment. National General sits in the middle at $124/mo.
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| Company | Avg Monthly Premium |
|---|---|
| Progressive | $112 |
| National General | $124 |
| Dairyland | $198 |
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- Pricing ranges from $118.72 (Progressive) to $395.55 (Dairyland) ... a spread of $276.83.
- Based on real auto insurance quotes grouped into 3 company results, the average across this view is $247.57. The spread is about 233% from lowest to highest.
- Rates can shift with coverage choices, Driver details, and vehicle factors ... use filters to compare similar coverage, then review the evidence table for context.
Evidence (records used)
This table lists underlying records used for the chart above.
| record_id | call_id | call_date | state | city | zip | year | make | model | age | sex | marital | coverage | carrier | monthly | violations | accidents | dui |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2284 | 1lvhrVoOYr3ieWHdT9isggPzJfArQVtx | 2026-04-17 | NC | Fort Oaks | 27524 | 2013 | Infiniti | G37 | 24 | male | single | liability_only | Dairyland | 1,000.00 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2283 | 1wVnGqK6pyxTiClAgmXJn0hpUU-iiJw5 | 2026-04-17 | NC | Gastonia | 28056 | 2026 | Nissan | Kicks | 23 | female | separated | full_coverage | Progressive | 265.24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2265 | 13sBkFLlcFhl9juaQX02TNOR7qgQFwc- | 2026-04-16 | NC | Pisgah Forest | 28768 | 1995 | Acura | Integra | 21 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 73.99 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2258 | 1m67iv4bI8SmlQW4OtkqBDiEKhr3onYQ | 2026-04-16 | NC | Chapel Hill | 27514 | 2024 | Hyundai | Tucson | 42 | unknown | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 306.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2214 | 17yjzhj4BtvIBsFHObaRHYk98FRPdRbq | 2026-04-13 | NC | East Flat Rock | 28726 | 2018 | Chevy | Camaro | unknown | single | full_coverage | Progressive | 436.36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2202 | 12T2ePP7A_J0pl-eaypFbcZJgeJNGWg_ | 2026-04-11 | NC | 2013 | Dodge | Durango | 41 | female | married | full_coverage | National General | 125.71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2120 | 1BR13xiDogFyVlFDkWExNOlQGXzHdENs | 2026-04-06 | NC | Henderson | 28792 | 2016 | Dodge | Ram | unknown | unknown | full_coverage | Progressive | 228.55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2037 | 17X9PpSg4_JRqGIRi9_kYetvZVKFKQzb | 2026-03-26 | NC | 28806 | 2003 | Subaru | Forester | unknown | unknown | unknown | Progressive | 56.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1964 | 1zJS47caqQZ1MWhN3sMQK2J4_kctno8I | 2026-03-27 | NC | 2019 | Chevrolet | Trax LT | unknown | single | full_coverage | Progressive | 118.62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1955 | 1ZuTAIgJMYRuB24unpbz7WHSUBLrfjl- | 2026-03-30 | NC | Charlotte | 2025 | Tesla | Model 3 | 36 | male | single | full_coverage | National General | 246.01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1934 | 1rId5tH5kZUJkj2MTMwDVaj71Xpr4uG2 | 2026-03-21 | NC | Statesville | 28677 | 2024 | Mitsubishi | Mirage | 69 | male | single | liability_only | Dairyland | 397.40 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1933 | 18zCqNaQ_QuBw1qZoqkmKYg9YFt2rJu7 | 2026-03-20 | NC | 27265 | unknown | unknown | liability_only | Progressive | 175.69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 1838 | 20260320-1156-3852 | 2026-03-20 | NC | HENDERSONVILLE | 28792 | 2016 | RAM | RAM TRUCK 1500 SLT | 33 | male | married | full_coverage | Dairyland | 769.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1517 | 20260211-095935-2450 | 2026-02-11 | NC | RALEIGH | 27609 | 2025 | HONDA | PILOT TRAILSPORT | 38 | male | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 190.42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1516 | 20260213-095742-5441 | 2026-02-13 | NC | EAST FLAT ROCK | 28726 | 1997 | FORD | F250 | 37 | male | single | liability_only | Dairyland | 59.83 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1316 | 20260204-1238-8038 | 2026-02-04 | NC | RALEIGH | 27609 | 2025 | HONDA | PILOT TRAILSPORT | 38 | male | married | full_coverage | Progressive POP | 105.75 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1316 | 20260204-1238-8038 | 2026-02-04 | NC | RALEIGH | 27609 | 2025 | HONDA | PILOT TRAILSPORT | 38 | male | married | full_coverage | Progressive POP | 105.75 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1315 | 20260204-1239-9703 | 2026-02-04 | NC | HAZELWOOD | 28786 | 2006 | INFINITI | G35 | 21 | male | single | liability_only | National General | 306.39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1315 | 20260204-1239-9703 | 2026-02-04 | NC | HAZELWOOD | 28786 | 2022 | DODGE | CHARGER SCAT PACK | 21 | male | single | liability_only | National General | 306.39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1308 | 20251205-111457-6629 | 2025-12-05 | NC | FORT BRAGG | 28310 | 2008 | FORD | MUSTANG | 20 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 84.29 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1307 | 20260204-1243-3592 | 2026-02-04 | NC | CHARLOTTE | 28208 | 2017 | GENESIS | G90 PREMIUM | 41 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 353.48 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1307 | 20260204-1243-3592 | 2026-02-04 | NC | CHARLOTTE | 28208 | 2016 | NISSAN | SENTRA S | 41 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 353.48 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1307 | 20260204-1243-3592 | 2026-02-04 | NC | CHARLOTTE | 28208 | 41 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 353.48 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1306 | 20251222-111349-0285 | 2025-12-22 | NC | DURHAM | 27713 | 2010 | HONDA | PILOT EXL | 25 | female | single | liability_only | Progressive POP | 47.17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1306 | 20251222-111349-0285 | 2025-12-22 | NC | DURHAM | 27713 | 2010 | HONDA | PILOT EXL | 25 | female | single | liability_only | Progressive POP | 47.17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1305 | 20260108-1245-2812 | 2026-01-08 | NC | CHARLOTTE | 28203 | 2011 | NISSAN | ALTIMA | 44 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 72.67 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1304 | 20251217-111200-4324 | 2025-12-17 | NC | GREENSBORO | 27406 | 2004 | JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE LIMIT | 24 | male | single | liability_only | Dairyland | 84.70 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1303 | 20251222-1247-2692 | 2025-12-22 | NC | LEXINGTON | 27295 | 2016 | TOYOTA | CAMRY LE | 36 | female | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 79.10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1303 | 20251222-1247-2692 | 2025-12-22 | NC | LEXINGTON | 27295 | 2016 | TOYOTA | CAMRY LE | 36 | female | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 79.10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1302 | 20251220-111043-7195 | 2025-12-20 | NC | BOONE | 28607 | 2020 | DODGE | CHARGER SRT HELLCAT | 22 | male | single | full_coverage | National General | 338.31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1301 | 20260204-1249-2438 | 2026-02-04 | NC | RALEIGH | 27610 | 2026 | HONDA | CR-V EX | 41 | male | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 116.14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1301 | 20260204-1249-2438 | 2026-02-04 | NC | RALEIGH | 27610 | 2026 | HONDA | CR-V EX | 41 | male | married | full_coverage | Progressive | 116.14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1300 | 20260204-1251-3391 | 2026-02-04 | NC | MILL SPRING | 28756 | 2019 | TOYOTA | TUNDRA CREWMAX SR5 | 42 | male | single | full_coverage | Progressive | 91.44 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1300 | 20260204-1251-3391 | 2026-02-04 | NC | MILL SPRING | 28756 | 2019 | TOYOTA | TUNDRA CREWMAX SR5 | 42 | male | single | full_coverage | Progressive | 91.44 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1299 | 20251229-110826-0674 | 2025-12-29 | NC | KNIGHTDALE | 27545 | 2018 | DODGE | JOURNEY SE | 50 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 118.93 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1298 | 20260204-1254-6569 | 2026-02-04 | NC | LUMBERTON | 28358 | 2019 | BUICK | ENCORE ESSENCE | 71 | female | separated | full_coverage | Progressive | 123.87 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1297 | 20251208-1256-7944 | 2025-12-08 | NC | ELLENBORO | 28040 | 1988 | FORD | ECONOLINE E150 | 21 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 55.60 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1297 | 20251208-1256-7944 | 2025-12-08 | NC | ELLENBORO | 28040 | 1988 | FORD | ECONOLINE E150 | 21 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 55.60 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1296 | 20260126-110613-6106 | 2026-01-26 | NC | CHARLOTTE | 28202 | 2026 | TOYOTA | CAMRY LE | 34 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 189.62 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1295 | 20260119-100-5084 | 2026-01-19 | NC | GASTONIA | 28056 | 2020 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO C1500 | 26 | male | single | full_coverage | National General | 158.78 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1294 | 20260204-1301-3747 | 2026-02-04 | NC | DURHAM | 27708 | 2025 | AUDI | SQ5 PREMIUM PLUS | 18 | male | single | full_coverage | National General | 402.71 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1293 | 20260204-1302-0851 | 2026-02-04 | NC | GREENSBORO | 27411 | 2018 | HONDA | ACCORD LX | 22 | female | single | full_coverage | National General | 142.87 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1231 | 20260203-120226-7102 | 2026-02-03 | NC | WILMINGTON | 28403 | 2021 | VOLVO | XC60 T5 MOMENTUM | 21 | female | single | liability_only | Progressive | 68.66 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1186 | 20260203-0824-6424 | 2026-02-03 | NC | FRANKLIN | 28734 | 2012 | TOYOTA | CAMRY | 39 | male | separated | liability_only | Dairyland | 62.01 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1185 | 20260203-0826-1986 | 2026-02-03 | NC | HAZELWOOD | 28786 | 2002 | TOYOTA | CAMRY LE | 41 | male | single | full_coverage | Progressive | 77.57 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1184 | 20260203-0806-5052 | 2026-02-03 | NC | WILMINGTON | 28403 | 2017 | JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE LARED | 22 | male | single | liability_only | Progressive | 66.86 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1183 | 20260203-0807-5259 | 2026-02-03 | NC | RALEIGH | 27615 | 2025 | BMW | 430I | 26 | male | single | full_coverage | Progressive POP | 226.52 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1182 | 20260203-808-0089 | 2026-02-03 | NC | ARDEN | 28704 | 2012 | HONDA | CIVIC LX | 61 | female | single | liability_only | Progressive | 45.66 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1181 | 20260203-0808-6314 | 2026-02-03 | NC | CREEDMOOR | 27522 | 2017 | KIA | OPTIMA LX | 30 | male | single | full_coverage | National General | 133.01 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1180 | 20260203-0810-7517 | 2026-02-03 | NC | NEBO | 28761 | 2020 | TOYOTA | CAMRY SE NIGHT SHADE | 29 | female | married | liability_only | Progressive | 55.60 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1179 | 20260203-082849-4106 | 2026-02-03 | NC | MARION | 28752 | 2020 | SUBARU | ASCENT LIMITED | 77 | female | widowed | full_coverage | Progressive | 97.37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1179 | 20260203-082849-4106 | 2026-02-03 | NC | MARION | 28752 | 1994 | FORD | F150 | 77 | female | widowed | full_coverage | Progressive | 97.37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1178 | 20260203-0816-3651 | 2026-02-03 | NC | WAYNESVILLE | 28786 | 2002 | ACURA | MDX TOURING | 50 | female | single | liability_only | Progressive | 58.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1177 | 20260203-0819-8837 | 2026-02-03 | NC | BURNSVILLE | 28714 | 2007 | GMC | YUKON DENALI | 37 | female | single | liability_only | National General | 62.94 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1177 | 20260203-0819-8837 | 2026-02-03 | NC | BURNSVILLE | 28714 | 1996 | CHEVROLET | S10 | 37 | female | single | liability_only | National General | 62.94 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1176 | 20260203-0823-1179 | 2026-02-03 | NC | OXFORD | 27565 | 2019 | FORD | ESCAPE SE | 39 | female | married | full_coverage | Progressive POP | 119.55 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1176 | 20260203-0823-1179 | 2026-02-03 | NC | OXFORD | 27565 | 2019 | FORD | ESCAPE SE | 39 | female | married | full_coverage | Progressive POP | 119.55 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP Code Variation – Buncombe County
| ZIP Code | Area | Quote Count | Avg Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28715 | Candler | 1 | $52 |
| 28778 | Swannanoa | 3 | $50 |
| 28801 | Asheville (downtown) | 1 | $76 |
| 28805 | Asheville (east) | 2 | $134 |
| 28803 | Asheville (south) | 4 | $154 |
| 28704 | Arden | 2 | $247 |
Swannanoa (28778) and Candler (28715) averaged the lowest at $50–$52/mo — rural communities east and west of Asheville where non-owner and liability policies dominate. Arden (28704) at $247/mo reflects full coverage on newer vehicles. Asheville ZIPs range $76–$154/mo depending on coverage mix. Data continuously updated as new quotes come in.
ZIP searches: car insurance 28803 Asheville NC, auto insurance 28778 Swannanoa NC, insurance 28704 Arden NC. Our existing western North Carolina auto insurance guide covers this region, and the Hendersonville car insurance guide covers nearby Henderson County. We serve all of Buncombe County including Weaverville, Black Mountain, Woodfin, and Montreat.
North Carolina / Buncombe County Minimum Requirements
| Coverage | Minimum | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Bodily Injury per Person | $30,000 | Medical for one person you injure |
| Bodily Injury per Accident | $60,000 | Total medical — all injured parties |
| Property Damage | $25,000 | Damage to others’ property or vehicles |
| Uninsured Motorist BI per Person | $30,000 | Protects you if hit by an uninsured driver |
| Uninsured Motorist BI per Accident | $60,000 | Total UM protection per accident |
NC requires uninsured motorist coverage at matching liability limits. In Buncombe County’s mountain terrain where winter road conditions and tourism traffic increase accident risk, many drivers choose higher liability limits than the state minimum.
Asheville’s Mountain Market: Tourism, Breweries & Why Full Coverage Costs More Here
Buncombe County’s $294/mo full coverage average is the highest of any NC county in our dataset — nearly $60 above Forsyth and $100 above Durham. That’s not a pricing quirk. It reflects the very real ways Asheville’s geography and economy shape insurance costs.
Mountain roads = more physical damage risk
Buncombe County sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains — I-40 through the Pigeon River Gorge, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and countless winding two-lane roads around the county. Winter ice, fog, and deer strikes are meaningfully more common here than in flatland NC. Comprehensive and collision premiums reflect that exposure.
Tourism traffic increases uninsured exposure
Asheville draws over 12 million visitors annually for the Biltmore Estate, the River Arts District, the brewery scene, and Blue Ridge Parkway access. Tourist traffic means more out-of-state drivers on unfamiliar roads — and a higher risk of being hit by someone with minimal or out-of-state coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage is more important here than in most NC markets.
Transplant population with newer vehicles
Asheville’s population has grown steadily as retirees and remote workers relocate from higher-cost markets. These new residents often arrive with financed newer vehicles — SUVs, EVs, and trucks — that lenders require comprehensive coverage on. This drives up the full coverage share (31.8% here) and the full coverage average.
The Asheville insight: Downtown Asheville (28801) averaged $76/mo in our data — lower than you’d expect — because those policies skew toward liability-only and non-owner types for urban residents without vehicles. The full coverage premium hits hardest in Arden (28704) and south Asheville (28803) where newer financed vehicles dominate. Swannanoa (28778) and Candler (28715) remain some of the most affordable mountain-area ZIPs in our NC data.
Our Data Methodology
All insights on this page come from first-party quotes collected by our licensed brokerage in Buncombe County from April 2024 onward — updated continuously as new quotes come in. Quotes reflect real shoppers — no simulated or public filing data. All data is aggregated and anonymized.
Why this matters: These numbers reflect what Buncombe County shoppers were actually quoted through our brokerage — not national averages or estimates. A Plus Insurance is a licensed independent brokerage — not a carrier. We compare multiple companies to find the best rate for your specific driver profile.
Buncombe County Auto Insurance FAQs
What is the average cost of car insurance in Buncombe County?
From our Buncombe County data (April 2024 onward, updated daily): the average is about $143/month and the median is about $103/month. Full coverage averages $294/mo (the highest of any NC county in our data), non-owner policies average $85/mo, and liability-only averages $54/mo.
Why does Buncombe County have the highest full coverage average in our NC data?
Asheville’s tourism economy, higher median household income relative to other western NC communities, and a growing population of newer-vehicle owners all contribute to a high full coverage share. The $294/mo full coverage average also includes one outlier at $617/mo that pulls it higher. Without that outlier, full coverage averages closer to $250/mo.
Which company is cheapest in Buncombe County?
In our data, Progressive averaged $112/mo — the most affordable of the three carriers we tracked. National General averaged $124/mo. Dairyland averaged $198/mo, concentrated in the full coverage and higher-risk profiles.
Do you serve Swannanoa, Arden, Candler, and Weaverville?
Yes. We serve all of Buncombe County including Asheville, Swannanoa, Arden, Candler, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Woodfin, and Montreat. We work entirely by phone or online.
Is there a western NC auto insurance page I can reference?
Yes — see our western North Carolina auto insurance guide for broader regional context, and our Hendersonville car insurance guide for the neighboring Henderson County market.
What are NC’s minimum car insurance requirements?
NC requires 30/60/25 plus matching uninsured motorist coverage (30/60). Mountain driving conditions in Buncombe County make carrying higher limits than the state minimum worth considering.
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Last Updated on by Brian Muse