How much is a $250,000 life insurance policy?

A $250,000, 20-year term life insurance policy costs a healthy 35-year-old roughly $29 a month ($23 for women) — rising to about $56 a month by age 45, and more for tobacco users. Estimate your exact rate below.

Estimated premium

$36.58/mo

Annual$438.96

Coverage$250,000

Term20 years

Tobacco useNo

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How much is a $250,000 life insurance policy? at a glance

Age 30 (male, 20-yr): $24/mo
Age 35 (male, 20-yr): $29/mo
Age 35 (female, 20-yr): $23/mo
Age 45 (male, 20-yr): $56/mo
Age 50 (male, 20-yr): $85/mo

Frequently asked questions

How much does a $250,000 life insurance policy cost per month?

A healthy 35-year-old pays about $29 a month for a $250,000, 20-year term policy ($23 for women). Rates rise with age and roughly triple for tobacco users.

Is a $250,000 term life policy worth it?

For most families, term life at this coverage level is inexpensive relative to the protection it provides — often a small fraction of a monthly budget for a healthy applicant. Use the life insurance needs calculator to confirm the right amount.

What affects the price of a $250,000 policy?

Age, gender, tobacco use, health and family history, the term length, and the carrier's underwriting all affect your rate. Longer terms (30 years) cost more than shorter ones (10 years).

How this estimate is calculated

We use published 2026 average monthly term-life rates for a $500k, 20-year policy by age, gender and tobacco use, scaled to $250,000 using published coverage factors. Real rates depend on your health and underwriting.

See our full methodology for assumptions, limits and the 2026 data used.

Sources

Written by: Colson — Founder & insurance-data researcher, ColsonSuperApps LLC
Reviewed: Figures checked against the cited sources
Last updated: June 13, 2026
Standards: Editorial policy

This is an estimate based on published average-rate data for informational purposes only — not a quote, and not insurance, legal or financial advice. Your actual price depends on the carrier and underwriting. Get a real quote for exact pricing.