Car Insurance in Sheridan, Wyoming
Estimated full coverage in Sheridan runs about $1,390 a year ($116/month) — ▲ +10% versus the Wyoming average, ranking 7th most expensive of the 8 Wyoming cities we cover.
- Per month
- $116
- vs. Wyoming average ($1,260)
- +10%
- vs. U.S. average ($1,590)
- −13%
- State-minimum coverage
- $360/yr
- Minimum liability
- 25/50/20
- Insurance offices nearby
- 2
Why car insurance in Sheridan costs more than the Wyoming average
Insurers price by territory, and Sheridan's numbers explain most of the gap. With 19,813 residents on 12.7 square miles, the city's density (1,558 people per square mile) is 17.0 times the density where the typical Wyoming resident lives (91). The average commute is 12.8 minutes (Wyoming: 18.8), and 83% of workers drive alone. Together these put our location factor at 1.11× the state baseline for liability and collision, and 1.09× for comprehensive once FEMA weather risk for Sheridan County is included.
| Factor | Sheridan | Wyoming ref. | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 1,558 / sq mi | 91 / sq mi | More vehicles per mile of road means more fender-benders and claims. |
| Average commute | 12.8 min | 18.8 min | Longer daily drives add exposure to crashes. |
| Commutes over 60 min | 3.1% | — | Long highway commutes raise mileage-based risk. |
| Drive alone to work | 82.9% | — | Share of workers commuting by car. |
| Public transit to work | 0.1% | — | Transit use lowers how much residents drive. |
| Work from home | 5.8% | — | Remote workers may qualify for low-mileage pricing. |
| Households without a car | 5.5% | — | Context for non-owner and occasional-driver policies. |
| Weather hazard score (FEMA) | 43.3 | 48.3 | Hail, wind, flood and hurricane exposure drive comprehensive claims. |
Minimum car insurance in Sheridan
Sheridan drivers follow Wyoming's rules: at least 25/50/20 liability coverage. Wyoming is at-fault (tort). We estimate state-minimum coverage in Sheridan at $360 a year, and $520 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 | $20,000 | Damage you cause to other vehicles and property |
| Personal injury protection (PIP) | No | — Wyoming does not require personal injury protection. | Your own medical bills and lost wages, regardless of fault |
| Uninsured motorist (UM) | No | — Policies must include uninsured motorist coverage at the minimum limits unless the named insured rejects it. | Your injuries when the at-fault driver has no insurance |
| Underinsured motorist (UIM) | No | — Underinsured motorist coverage is optional. | 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 |
Drivers in a crash causing over $1,000 in damage or any injury must be able to show proof of current liability insurance.
Risk factors that shape Sheridan premiums
Accidents
Wyoming recorded 107 traffic deaths, or 1.10 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
Wyoming's vehicle theft rate is 78 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 Sheridan County as relatively low for hail, relatively moderate for inland flooding and very low for strong wind.
Traffic & commuting
3.1% of Sheridan commuters spend an hour or more getting to work, and there are 1.87 vehicles per household. 5.8% work from home — worth mentioning to insurers that offer low-mileage pricing.
| Hazard | Risk rating | Score (0–100) | Insurance impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hail | 60.8 | Comprehensive (car); roof claims (home) | |
| Tornado | 22.2 | Comprehensive; dwelling | |
| Hurricane | — | Comprehensive; wind/hurricane deductibles (home) | |
| Inland (river) flooding | 74.4 | Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy | |
| Coastal flooding | — | Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy | |
| Strong wind | 15.9 | Comprehensive; dwelling | |
| Winter weather | 93.9 | 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 Sheridan by driver profile
A clean-record driver in their 50s pays the least in our Sheridan model (about $1,275 for full coverage); an 18-year-old on their own policy pays about $3,820, and a DUI pushes a 30-something to $2,570.
| Driver | Minimum | Standard | Full coverage | Full / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $990 | $1,435 | $3,820 | $318 |
| Young adult (22) | $575 | $835 | $2,220 | $185 |
| Adult in their 30s | $360 | $520 | $1,390 | $116 |
| Adult in their 50s | $330 | $480 | $1,275 | $106 |
| Senior (72) | $400 | $585 | $1,555 | $130 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $520 | $755 | $2,015 | $168 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $665 | $965 | $2,570 | $214 |
Minimum vs. standard vs. full coverage in Sheridan
| 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. | $360 | $30 | $295–$425 |
| Standard liability (100/300/100) | Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. | $520 | $43 | $425–$615 |
| Full coverage | Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. | $1,390 | $116 | $1,140–$1,640 |
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Cheap car insurance in Sheridan: how to lower your rate
The cheapest policy is the one that fits your situation. These levers are priced with Sheridan's own numbers:
| Change | Est. yearly savings | Good fit if… |
|---|---|---|
| Raise collision/comprehensive deductible from $500 to $1,000 | $125 | 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 5.8% of Sheridan workers who work from home, or you rarely drive. |
| Drop collision & comprehensive on an older car | $480 | The car is paid off and worth little more than a year of premiums. |
| Standard (100/300/100) instead of full coverage | $870 | 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 Sheridan
- 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 2 offices listed below.
- Check complaint records with the Wyoming Insurance Department (complaint information) before you buy.
- Mention your ZIP code accurately — within Sheridan, our estimates differ by up to $0 a year between neighborhoods.
Car insurance agents near Sheridan, WY
We found 2 insurance offices within about 3 miles of central Sheridan, 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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Jeffrey Nichols - Farmers Insurance
425 W Loucks St, Sheridan, WY 82801 -
Ann Gardner - State Farm
951 Coffeen Avenue, Sheridan, WY 82801
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Insurance cost of popular cars in Sheridan
| Model | Segment | Est. full coverage / yr | vs. average car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | Small SUV | $1,025 | −26% |
| Subaru Outback | Wagon | $1,065 | −23% |
| Tesla Model 3 | Midsize car | $1,425 | +3% |
| Subaru Forester | Small SUV | $1,050 | −24% |
| Honda Civic | Compact car | $1,510 | +9% |
| Toyota Corolla | Compact car | $1,420 | +2% |
| Jeep Wrangler | Midsize SUV | $1,025 | −26% |
| Mazda CX-5 | Small SUV | $1,135 | −18% |
| MINI Cooper | Subcompact car | $1,030 | −26% |
| Tesla Model Y | Midsize SUV | $1,285 | −8% |
Car insurance in nearby Wyoming cities
- Gillette $1,475/yr · 81 mi
- Casper $1,465/yr · 139 mi
- Rock Springs $1,465/yr · 249 mi
- Laramie $1,410/yr · 251 mi
- Green River $1,460/yr · 260 mi
- Cheyenne $1,490/yr · 276 mi
- Evanston $1,390/yr · 317 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How much is car insurance in Sheridan, WY?
We estimate full coverage in Sheridan at about $1,390 a year ($116 a month) for a driver in their 30s with a clean record, and about $360 for Wyoming's minimum liability coverage. Real quotes vary by insurer, driver and vehicle.
Why is car insurance in Sheridan more expensive than the Wyoming average?
Our Sheridan estimate is 10% higher than the statewide figure. The model reflects a population density of 1,558 people per square mile (the typical Wyoming resident lives at about 91) and an average commute of 12.8 minutes versus 18.8 statewide. Denser traffic and longer drives mean more claims, which insurers price into local rates.
What car insurance is required in Sheridan?
Drivers in Sheridan follow Wyoming law: at least 25/50/20 liability coverage.
How much is car insurance for a teenager in Sheridan?
An 18-year-old with their own full-coverage policy would pay around $3,820 a year in Sheridan by our estimate ($990 for minimum coverage). Adding a teen to a parent's policy is usually cheaper.
Does weather affect car insurance in Sheridan?
FEMA's National Risk Index does not rate Sheridan 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 Sheridan?
We list 2 insurance offices in and around Sheridan, 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.
- WYDOT Driver Services: Frequently Asked Questions (insurance and SR-22)
- Wyoming Statutes Title 31 (31-9-102 proof of financial responsibility; 31-10-101 uninsured motorist coverage)
- Wyoming Department of Insurance: Consumer Information (filing 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 (Sheridan 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