Car Insurance in Fremont, Nebraska
Estimated full coverage in Fremont runs about $1,400 a year ($117/month) — ▲ +9% versus the Nebraska average, ranking 5th most expensive of the 8 Nebraska cities we cover.
- Per month
- $117
- vs. Nebraska average ($1,285)
- +9%
- vs. U.S. average ($1,590)
- −12%
- State-minimum coverage
- $445/yr
- Minimum liability
- 25/50/25
- Insurance offices nearby
- 7
Why car insurance in Fremont costs more than the Nebraska average
Insurers price by territory, and Fremont's numbers explain most of the gap. With 28,190 residents on 11.0 square miles, the city's density (2,552 people per square mile) is 7.4 times the density where the typical Nebraska resident lives (347). The average commute is 17.4 minutes (Nebraska: 19.2), and 83% of workers drive alone. Together these put our location factor at 1.10× the state baseline for liability and collision, and 1.06× for comprehensive once FEMA weather risk for Dodge County is included.
| Factor | Fremont | Nebraska ref. | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 2,552 / sq mi | 347 / sq mi | More vehicles per mile of road means more fender-benders and claims. |
| Average commute | 17.4 min | 19.2 min | Longer daily drives add exposure to crashes. |
| Commutes over 60 min | 3.2% | — | Long highway commutes raise mileage-based risk. |
| Drive alone to work | 82.7% | — | Share of workers commuting by car. |
| Public transit to work | 0.0% | — | Transit use lowers how much residents drive. |
| Work from home | 4.2% | — | Remote workers may qualify for low-mileage pricing. |
| Households without a car | 4.8% | — | Context for non-owner and occasional-driver policies. |
| Weather hazard score (FEMA) | 65.6 | 77.7 | Hail, wind, flood and hurricane exposure drive comprehensive claims. |
Minimum car insurance in Fremont
Fremont drivers follow Nebraska's rules: at least 25/50/25 liability coverage, and uninsured motorist coverage. Nebraska is at-fault (tort). We estimate state-minimum coverage in Fremont at $445 a year, and $640 for 100/300/100 limits.
| Coverage | Required? | Minimum | What it pays for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodily injury liability | Yes | $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident | Injuries you cause to other people |
| Property damage liability | Yes | $25,000 | Damage you cause to other vehicles and property |
| Personal injury protection (PIP) | No | — Nebraska does not require personal injury protection. | Your own medical bills and lost wages, regardless of fault |
| Uninsured motorist (UM) | Yes | 25/50 Uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage of at least 25/50 is required. | Your injuries when the at-fault driver has no insurance |
| Underinsured motorist (UIM) | Yes | 25/50 Underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage of at least 25/50 is required. | The gap when the at-fault driver’s limits are too low |
| Medical payments (MedPay) | No | — Medical payments coverage is optional. | Medical bills for you and your passengers |
Risk factors that shape Fremont premiums
Accidents
Nebraska recorded 251 traffic deaths, or 1.15 per 100 million vehicle miles (U.S.: 1.19), in the latest full year of federal crash data. Local crash frequency is folded into our density and commute factors.
Vehicle theft
Nebraska's vehicle theft rate is 185 per 100,000 residents (U.S.: 197). The most-stolen vehicle in the state is the Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size) (NICB). Theft losses are paid by comprehensive coverage.
Weather
FEMA rates Dodge County as relatively moderate for hail, relatively low for inland flooding and relatively high for strong wind.
Traffic & commuting
3.2% of Fremont commuters spend an hour or more getting to work, and there are 1.97 vehicles per household. 4.2% work from home — worth mentioning to insurers that offer low-mileage pricing.
| Hazard | Risk rating | Score (0–100) | Insurance impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hail | 92.4 | Comprehensive (car); roof claims (home) | |
| Tornado | 84.2 | Comprehensive; dwelling | |
| Hurricane | 0.0 | Comprehensive; wind/hurricane deductibles (home) | |
| Inland (river) flooding | 67.3 | Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy | |
| Coastal flooding | — | Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy | |
| Strong wind | 84.2 | Comprehensive; dwelling | |
| Winter weather | 66.9 | Collision (icy roads); frozen pipes (home) |
Scores are national percentiles of FEMA's county risk (higher means more expected loss than most other U.S. counties).
Estimated car insurance in Fremont by driver profile
A clean-record driver in their 50s pays the least in our Fremont model (about $1,285 for full coverage); an 18-year-old on their own policy pays about $3,845, and a DUI pushes a 30-something to $2,590.
| Driver | Minimum | Standard | Full coverage | Full / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $1,215 | $1,765 | $3,845 | $320 |
| Young adult (22) | $710 | $1,025 | $2,240 | $187 |
| Adult in their 30s | $445 | $640 | $1,400 | $117 |
| Adult in their 50s | $405 | $590 | $1,285 | $107 |
| Senior (72) | $495 | $720 | $1,565 | $130 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $640 | $930 | $2,030 | $169 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $820 | $1,185 | $2,590 | $216 |
Minimum vs. standard vs. full coverage in Fremont
| Coverage level | What it includes | Per year | Per month | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State minimum liability | Only the liability (and PIP/UM where required) limits your state mandates. No coverage for your own car. | $445 | $37 | $365–$520 |
| Standard liability (100/300/100) | Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. | $640 | $53 | $525–$755 |
| Full coverage | Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. | $1,400 | $117 | $1,145–$1,650 |
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Cheap car insurance in Fremont: how to lower your rate
The cheapest policy is the one that fits your situation. These levers are priced with Fremont's own numbers:
| Change | Est. yearly savings | Good fit if… |
|---|---|---|
| Raise collision/comprehensive deductible from $500 to $1,000 | $105 | You have savings to cover a bigger out-of-pocket repair. |
| Low-mileage / usage-based pricing (under 7,500 mi) | $100 | You're among the 4.2% of Fremont workers who work from home, or you rarely drive. |
| Drop collision & comprehensive on an older car | $420 | The car is paid off and worth little more than a year of premiums. |
| Standard (100/300/100) instead of full coverage | $760 | No loan or lease requires physical-damage coverage. |
| Avoid one speeding ticket | $305 | Everyone — violations typically affect rates for three to five years. |
Also ask about bundling, good-student, paid-in-full and defensive-driving discounts, and re-shop at every renewal — the same driver can be priced very differently by different insurers. We don't recommend specific companies. Common car insurance discounts.
Comparing car insurance quotes in Fremont
- Use identical limits and deductibles on every quote — e.g. 100/300/100 liability with $1,000 deductibles — or prices aren't comparable.
- Get quotes from different channels: captive agents, independent agents who quote several insurers, and direct online insurers. There are 7 offices listed below.
- Check complaint records with the Nebraska Department of Insurance (complaint information) before you buy.
- Mention your ZIP code accurately — within Fremont, our estimates differ by up to $0 a year between neighborhoods.
Car insurance agents near Fremont, NE
We found 7 insurance offices within about 3 miles of central Fremont, from open map data. Hover over a listing to show it on the map, click it to open the address in Google Maps, or tap it on a phone to start navigation. We don't sell insurance, rate these offices or receive anything from them.
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Peter Jacobus - American Family Insurance
1135 E 19th St, Fremont, NE 68025 -
Cara Colvert - State Farm
544 N Main Street, Fremont, NE 68025 -
Don Muckey Agency, Inc.
2215 N Clarkson St, Ste 2, Fremont, NE 68025 -
Chad Michael Fuchs - Farmers Insurance
1835 E Military Ave, Fremont, NE 68025 -
Tim Lambert - State Farm
517 E 23rd St, Fremont, NE 68025 -
American Family Insurance
1720 East 23rd Street, Fremont, NE 68025 -
Michelle Mathison - State Farm
2155 E 23rd Street, Suite B, Fremont, NE 68025
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Insurance cost of popular cars in Fremont
| Model | Segment | Est. full coverage / yr | vs. average car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | Small SUV | $1,045 | −25% |
| Subaru Outback | Wagon | $1,060 | −24% |
| Tesla Model 3 | Midsize car | $1,450 | +4% |
| Subaru Forester | Small SUV | $1,040 | −26% |
| Honda Civic | Compact car | $1,560 | +11% |
| Toyota Corolla | Compact car | $1,460 | +4% |
| Jeep Wrangler | Midsize SUV | $1,105 | −21% |
| Mazda CX-5 | Small SUV | $1,165 | −17% |
| MINI Cooper | Subcompact car | $1,050 | −25% |
| Tesla Model Y | Midsize SUV | $1,305 | −7% |
Car insurance in nearby Nebraska cities
- Omaha $1,465/yr · 26 mi
- Papillion $1,460/yr · 29 mi
- Bellevue $1,460/yr · 35 mi
- Lincoln $1,435/yr · 45 mi
- Norfolk $1,315/yr · 63 mi
- Grand Island $1,385/yr · 104 mi
- Kearney $1,360/yr · 144 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How much is car insurance in Fremont, NE?
We estimate full coverage in Fremont at about $1,400 a year ($117 a month) for a driver in their 30s with a clean record, and about $445 for Nebraska's minimum liability coverage. Real quotes vary by insurer, driver and vehicle.
Why is car insurance in Fremont more expensive than the Nebraska average?
Our Fremont estimate is 9% higher than the statewide figure. The model reflects a population density of 2,552 people per square mile (the typical Nebraska resident lives at about 347) and an average commute of 17.4 minutes versus 19.2 statewide. Denser traffic and longer drives mean more claims, which insurers price into local rates.
What car insurance is required in Fremont?
Drivers in Fremont follow Nebraska law: at least 25/50/25 liability coverage and uninsured motorist coverage.
How much is car insurance for a teenager in Fremont?
An 18-year-old with their own full-coverage policy would pay around $3,845 a year in Fremont by our estimate ($1,215 for minimum coverage). Adding a teen to a parent's policy is usually cheaper.
Does weather affect car insurance in Fremont?
FEMA's National Risk Index does not rate Dodge County as high risk for hail, hurricanes, flooding or tornadoes, so weather has a smaller effect on the comprehensive part of local premiums.
Are there car insurance agents near me in Fremont?
We list 7 insurance offices in and around Fremont, with addresses, phone numbers where published, and directions. We don't sell insurance or rank these offices.
How we estimate this
We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.
- Nebraska Department of Insurance: Importance of Auto Insurance and Types of Coverage
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 44-6408 (uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage required)
- Nebraska DMV: SR-22 for Revocations/Suspensions
- Nebraska DMV: Insurance Requirements (Proof of Financial Responsibility)
- Nebraska Department of Insurance: File a Complaint
- NAIC 2022/2023 Auto Insurance Database Report
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report: Data for 2023
- Insurance Research Council uninsured motorist estimates (via Triple-I)
- IIHS Fatality Facts: state by state
- FBI Crime Data Explorer: Crime in the United States 2025 (Table 4)
- NICB 2022 Vehicle Theft Data: top 10 stolen vehicles by state
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table DL-1C (licensed drivers)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table MV-1 (registrations)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table VM-2 (vehicle-miles traveled)
- U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (Fremont and ZIP code tabulation areas)
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer files
- FEMA National Risk Index (county hazard ratings)
- Insurance office locations: OpenStreetMap contributors and All The Places