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Life Insurance in Mississippi — Average Cost 2026

Average life insurance (term, $500k) in Mississippi: $576/year ($48/month). Mississippi ranks #34 out of 51 states — below the national average.

Average annual

$576

Average monthly

$48

National rank

#34

of 51 states

vs national avg

0.0%

stable trend

Mississippi vs national average

Mississippi$576/yr
National average$576/yr

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Term life insurance rates in Mississippi

Term life insurance rates in Mississippi are 0% 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 Mississippi compares to neighbors

Mississippi (you)$576/yr
Alabama
$504/yr$72
Arkansas
$516/yr$60
Louisiana
$624/yr+$48
Tennessee
$528/yr$48