The average driver in Nebraska pays about $1,184 a year for full coverage — about 18% less than the US average of $1,438. That ranks Nebraska #36 of 51 states (mid-pack). The car you drive then shifts it: a cheap-to-insure model can land near $568, a high-loss one well over $8,719.
Nebraska insurance cost by coverage
Average Nebraska premium split by coverage type — liability is required, full coverage adds collision + comprehensive.
Minimum car insurance required in Nebraska
Nebraska legally requires at least 25/50/25 in liability coverage — $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 per accident, and $25,000 property damage. Uninsured-motorist coverage is required. These are legal minimums — most drivers carry more to fully protect themselves.
Minimum coverage is the cheapest to buy, but it may not cover a serious crash — full coverage adds collision and comprehensive for your own car.
Cheapest cars to insure in Nebraska
Estimated annual premium in Nebraska, cheapest first — state average × each car's real HLDI loss index.
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Most expensive cars to insure in Nebraska
The priciest cars to insure in Nebraska — powerful, theft-prone and costly to repair.
Nebraska insurance cost by year
Nebraska premiums are up about +22% since 2019. Average Nebraska premium by year:
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Car insurance cost in Nebraska's largest cities
Rates vary within Nebraska by city and ZIP — dense metros like Omaha run above the state average, while smaller towns run below. Estimated typical premium in Nebraska's biggest cities:
| City | Est. typical / yr | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $1,302/yr | +10% urban |
| Lincoln | $1,267/yr | +7% urban |
| Bellevue | $1,243/yr | +5% urban |
| Grand Island | $1,231/yr | +4% urban |
| Kearney | $1,208/yr | +2% urban |
| Fremont | $1,196/yr | ≈ state avg |
City figures are estimates — urban areas trend above the state average; your exact rate depends on your ZIP, car and record. Use the calculator above for your specific car.