Ford Escape Insurance Cost in West Virginia
Insuring a Ford Escape in West Virginia costs about $1,325 a year ($111/month) for full coverage by our estimate — −18% versus the same car nationally — the 17th cheapest of 51 states for this model.
Ford Escape insurance in West Virginia at a glance
The Ford Escape is 1% cheaper than the average vehicle to insure in West Virginia, reflecting HLDI collision losses of 95 and comprehensive losses of 82 (100 = average). West Virginia's own base rates are 17% lower than the national average, which carries through to every model.
West Virginia factors that affect Escape premiums
- Uninsured drivers: 7.8% of West Virginia drivers are uninsured (U.S. 15.4%), which raises the value of uninsured motorist coverage for your Escape.
- Theft: 66 vehicle thefts per 100,000 residents (U.S. 197).
- Weather: FEMA rates West Virginia's expected annual losses as relatively low for hail, relatively low for tornado, very low for hurricane, relatively moderate for inland (river) flooding, relatively low for strong wind — hail, wind and flood claims fall under comprehensive.
- Crash risk: 1.49 traffic deaths per 100 million miles (U.S. 1.19).
- Fault system: At-fault (tort).
Ford Escape insurance cost in West Virginia cities
| City | Full coverage | Minimum | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $1,395 | $520 | +5% |
| Huntington | $1,470 | $550 | +11% |
| Morgantown | $1,435 | $540 | +8% |
| Parkersburg | $1,455 | $550 | +10% |
| Wheeling | $1,440 | $545 | +9% |
| Martinsburg | $1,575 | $590 | +19% |
| Weirton | $1,420 | $540 | +7% |
| Fairmont | $1,495 | $565 | +13% |
Ford Escape insurance in West Virginia by driver
| Driver | Minimum | Standard | Full coverage | Full / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $1,375 | $1,990 | $3,650 | $304 |
| Young adult (22) | $800 | $1,160 | $2,120 | $177 |
| Adult in their 30s | $500 | $725 | $1,325 | $110 |
| Adult in their 50s | $460 | $665 | $1,220 | $102 |
| Senior (72) | $560 | $810 | $1,485 | $124 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $725 | $1,050 | $1,925 | $160 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $925 | $1,340 | $2,455 | $205 |
Coverage levels
| 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. | $500 | $42 | $410–$590 |
| Standard liability (100/300/100) | Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. | $725 | $60 | $595–$855 |
| Full coverage | Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. | $1,325 | $111 | $1,090–$1,565 |
West Virginia minimum: 25/50/25 liability coverage. Lenders require collision and comprehensive on financed or leased cars.
Rivals in West Virginia
| Model | Full coverage in WV | vs. Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | $995 | −25% |
| GMC Terrain | $1,225 | −8% |
| Nissan Rogue | $1,195 | −10% |
| Jeep Compass | $1,285 | −3% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Ford Escape insurance in West Virginia?
About $1,325 a year ($111 a month) for full coverage and $500 for West Virginia's minimum liability, for a driver in their 30s with a clean record. That is 18% less than the national estimate for the same car.
Is the Ford Escape cheaper to insure than the average car in West Virginia?
The average vehicle in West Virginia is about $1,335 a year for full coverage in our model, so the Ford Escape is 1% cheaper than average.
Where in West Virginia is Ford Escape insurance cheapest?
Among the largest West Virginia cities, Charleston has the lowest estimate (about $1,395) and Martinsburg the highest (about $1,575).
What insurance do I need for a Ford Escape in West Virginia?
West Virginia requires at least 25/50/25 liability coverage. If the car is financed or leased, the lender will also require collision and comprehensive.
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.
- WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner: Auto Mandatory Limits
- West Virginia Code 33-6-31 (motor vehicle policy; uninsured motorist)
- WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner: Annual Automobile Survey (sample premiums)
- WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner: Consumer Services
- 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
- IIHS-HLDI insurance losses by make and model
- FEMA National Risk Index
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey