John Joe Insurance Agency, Inc.
2320 N Belt Highway, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
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2320 N Belt Highway, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
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3715 Beck Rd, Bldg C, Ste 309, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
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Saint Joseph insurance guide: auto rates average $120/mo (below national avg), home insurance $3,290/yr. Learn about flood risks, local agents & coverage.
Home InsuranceSaint Joseph home insurance guide covering tornado/flood risks, historic home coverage, and costs ($1,800-3,200/yr). Get protection for your Missouri home.
Car InsuranceNavigate Saint Joseph's I-29 traffic with confidence. Learn Missouri's 25/50/25 requirements, uninsured motorist rules, and what coverage you really need.
Missouri requires 25/50/25 liability coverage, which means $25,000 per person for injuries, $50,000 per accident total, and $25,000 for property damage. You also need uninsured motorist coverage at 25/50 limits. However, most insurance professionals recommend much higher limits since these minimums often won't cover serious accidents.
Missouri homeowners pay 56% more than the national average due to severe weather risks, particularly tornadoes, hail storms, and flooding from the Missouri River. Insurance rates have jumped about 44% over the past five years, driven by more frequent severe weather events and rising construction costs. Saint Joseph's location in tornado alley significantly impacts premiums.
If you live near the Missouri River or Contrary Creek, flood insurance is essential and often required by mortgage lenders. Standard homeowners policies don't cover flood damage, and Missouri experiences flooding more than almost any other disaster type. Through the National Flood Insurance Program, coverage averages about $1,687 annually in Missouri.
Saint Joseph drivers pay around $120 per month on average, which is $12 cheaper than the rest of Missouri and about $47 below the national average of $167 per month. Even with one accident on your record, rates average only $76 per month—still significantly lower than most metropolitan areas.
Local agents in Saint Joseph offer valuable knowledge about Buchanan County-specific risks, including which neighborhoods flood and how to navigate Missouri coverage requirements. Agencies like Buchanan County Mutual Insurance Co. have over a century of local experience. However, it's smart to compare quotes from local agents, regional carriers, and national companies to ensure you're getting the best coverage at competitive rates.
Common discounts include bundling your auto and home policies with the same carrier, installing security systems or storm shutters, maintaining good credit, being claim-free for several years, and having safety features in your vehicle. Multi-policy discounts can save 15-25% on your premiums, so always ask your agent about available discounts when shopping for coverage.
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