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Life Insurance in Louisiana — Average Cost 2026

Average life insurance (term, $500k) in Louisiana: $624/year ($52/month). Louisiana ranks #43 out of 51 states — above the national average.

Average annual

$624

Average monthly

$52

National rank

#43

of 51 states

vs national avg

+8.3%

up trend

Louisiana vs national average

Louisiana$624/yr
National average$576/yr

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Term life insurance rates in Louisiana

Term life insurance rates in Louisiana are 8% above 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 Louisiana compares to neighbors

Louisiana (you)$624/yr
Arkansas
$516/yr$108
Mississippi
$576/yr$48
Texas
$588/yr$36