Georgia Auto Insurance Rates Report – Real 2024–2025 Policies

Georgia Auto Insurance
Rates & Coverage Report

This page summarizes real policy outcomes so Georgia drivers can compare insurance rates by county, see coverage mix (liability insurance vs full coverage vs non owners), and understand how pricing can vary month to month.

Data: 14 policies • 8 Georgia counties • 2024–2025


Georgia Summary

This Georgia report is built from owned data in our agency records, based on sold policies and real monthly premium outcomes (not public filings and not broad averages). It’s meant to help you compare insurance rates, understand coverage choices (liability only vs full coverage), and see how prices can differ by county and month.

In this dataset, the average monthly premium is $240.46 per month with an observed low of $69.68 and a high of $597.50. That spread shows why rate shopping and comparing insurance companies matters — especially if you have violations, accidents, a DUI, need SR-22 insurance, or are trying to estimate the impact of deductible choices on full coverage auto insurance.

County results should be read as guidance. With smaller county policy counts, one high-risk policy can shift an average more than it would in a larger dataset. The best next step is still a fresh insurance quote for your exact driver, vehicle, and coverage goal.

Carrier Distribution

Carrier distribution reflects what shows up in this specific dataset. Your insurance quote results can include other insurance companies depending on driver profile, vehicle, credit, and underwriting.

Policies by Insurance Company
Insurance Company Policies Share
Progressive964.3%
National General321.4%
Dairyland17.1%
Assurance17.1%
Policy service note: if you’re high risk (DUI, violations, accidents) or need SR-22 insurance, carrier appetite can change fast. Comparing matters.
Coverage Type Mix
Mix includes liability only and full coverage auto insurance, plus non owners coverage.

Georgia Snapshot

Quick baseline insurance rates for this state report.

Average Monthly Premium
$240.46
Across all included policies
Median Monthly Premium
$234.56
Middle of the distribution
Lowest Observed Rate
$69.68
Cheapest in dataset
Highest Observed Rate
$597.50
Highest in dataset
⚡ Price Range: $69.68/mo → $597.50/mo

The statewide observed spread in this dataset is 757.6%. That’s why it helps to compare liability insurance vs full coverage, confirm deductible levels, and shop across insurance companies.

📌 Internal Data Read

This is internal policy data (not public filings). It reflects issued policies and can be used as guidance when estimating your own month-to-month price.

Key Takeaways
  • Highest average county premium: Henry County ($474.50/mo).
  • Lowest average county premium: Oconee County ($69.68/mo).
  • Largest within-county spread (2+ policies): Fulton County (78.4% gap between low and high).
  • Top county by policy volume: Fulton County (5 policies).

County Pricing

All county data on one page. Use this to compare counties quickly.

Average Monthly Premium by County
Values are averages across policies in each county. Counties with one policy will match that single policy.
County Table
County Policies Avg / Month Low High
Fulton County5$224.12$149.76$267.16
Henry County2$474.50$351.50$597.50
Liberty County2$106.24$78.83$133.66
Clarke County1$308.50$308.50$308.50
Gwinnett County1$280.20$280.20$280.20
Richmond County1$247.33$247.33$247.33
DeKalb County1$178.70$178.70$178.70
Oconee County1$69.68$69.68$69.68
If your county shows a wide low-to-high range, it’s usually worth getting fresh quotes and comparing coverage options.

Frequently Asked Questions — Georgia Auto Insurance

What does auto insurance cost in Georgia based on real sold policies?

From our 14 sold auto policies across 8 Georgia counties in 2024–2025, the average monthly premium is $240.46 with a median of $234.56. Premiums ranged from $69.68 (Oconee County, liability-only through Dairyland) to $597.50 (Henry County, full coverage high-risk profile). The interquartile range runs $157.00 to $276.94. Our Georgia book is predominantly liability-only (57%) with full coverage (21%) and non-owners (21%) rounding out the mix. Fulton County (Atlanta) is our most data-dense market with 5 policies averaging $224.12. Henry County (McDonough/Stockbridge, Atlanta southern suburbs) averaged $474.50 across 2 full coverage policies — the highest county average in our Georgia dataset. Liberty County (Hinesville/Fort Stewart area) averaged $106.25 across 2 policies, consistent with the military market’s more affordable compliance profile.

What are Georgia’s minimum auto insurance requirements?

Georgia requires 25/50/25 liability coverage: $25,000 per person for bodily injury, $50,000 per accident, and $25,000 for property damage. Georgia is a tort (at-fault) state with no mandatory PIP. Uninsured motorist coverage must be offered and defaults to inclusion unless waived in writing — Georgia’s UM system has an “added-on” (stacking) structure, meaning UM limits are added on top of the at-fault driver’s liability rather than simply replacing it. Georgia’s uninsured driver rate of approximately 12% makes UM coverage meaningful. Georgia also has a notable road safety environment — it consistently ranks among the top 10 states nationally for traffic fatalities per mile driven, which feeds into the state’s above-average premium environment particularly for full coverage.

Why is auto insurance in Atlanta so expensive compared to rural Georgia?

Atlanta’s traffic environment is one of the most congested in the country — I-285, I-75, I-85, and GA-400 generate accident frequency that drives liability claim volume far above what rural Georgia produces. Vehicle theft rates in the Atlanta metro are significantly higher than in rural counties. Auto repair labor costs in metro Atlanta are well above small-town Georgia rates. Our data reflects this: Fulton County (Atlanta core) averaged $224.12 across 5 policies, while Oconee County (Watkinsville, rural northeast Georgia) came in at $69.68 on a single liability policy — a 3x gap within the same state. Henry County’s $474.50 average across 2 full coverage policies illustrates how the Atlanta suburban ring can be even more expensive than the city core when full coverage profiles are involved.

How does SR-22 work in Georgia?

Georgia requires SR-22 after DUI, serious moving violations, driving uninsured in an at-fault accident, or license revocation. The filing period is typically 3 years from license reinstatement. Progressive and National General — the two primary carriers in our Georgia dataset — both file Georgia SR-22 electronically with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). Non-owners SR-22 is available for drivers who need compliance coverage without owning a vehicle, averaging $130.40/month across our 3 Georgia non-owners policies. Georgia’s DDS actively monitors SR-22 filings, and any lapse triggers automatic notification with potential license re-suspension. Georgia also requires an SR-22 for drivers who accumulate 15 or more points on their license within 24 months — a point-based trigger that applies beyond just DUI and serious offenses.

Which carriers write Georgia auto insurance for high-risk drivers?

Our 14-policy Georgia book runs through four carriers. Progressive leads with 9 policies (64%) at a median of $234.56, covering the broadest range of Georgia profiles from liability-only to full coverage and non-owners. National General handles 3 policies (21%) at an average of $341.18, writing Georgia’s higher-risk or higher-limit profiles. Dairyland covers 1 policy (the $69.68 Oconee County minimum liability policy — its Georgia sweet spot). Assurance covers 1 policy (the $78.83 Liberty County non-owners policy). For most Georgia drivers, Progressive is the broadest starting point. For drivers with significant violation histories or specialty coverage needs, National General is worth comparing directly. Comparing both through a single agency call is the most efficient approach to finding your best Georgia rate.
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Jayleen Ridgeway - Marketing Manager

Jayleen Ridgeway

Marketing Manager| 9 Years of Digital and Marketing Strategy

Data-driven marketing strategist specializing in insurance rate analysis, pricing trends, and consumer insights derived from real-world first-party data. With a background in SaaS technology, Jayleen leads all marketing and social media efforts while uncovering actionable trends from monthly, quarterly, and yearly insurance data.
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