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Life Insurance in Colorado — Average Cost 2026

Average life insurance (term, $500k) in Colorado: $552/year ($46/month). Colorado ranks #29 out of 51 states — below the national average.

Average annual

$552

Average monthly

$46

National rank

#29

of 51 states

vs national avg

-4.2%

stable trend

Colorado vs national average

Colorado$552/yr
National average$576/yr

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Term life insurance rates in Colorado

Term life insurance rates in Colorado are 4% below the national average. Unlike auto and home insurance, life insurance rates are driven primarily by individual health factors, age, and lifestyle rather than geographic location — so state-level averages for life insurance are less meaningful than for property and auto coverages.

The figures shown represent a benchmark rate for a healthy 40-year-old male with $500,000 in 20-year term coverage. Your actual premium will vary based on your age, health, occupation, and the specific insurer you choose. Locking in a term life policy at a younger age significantly reduces your lifetime cost.

How Colorado compares to neighbors

Colorado (you)$552/yr
Arizona
$552/yr$0
Kansas
$516/yr$36
Nebraska
$504/yr$48
New Mexico
$528/yr$24
Oklahoma
$528/yr$24