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Term life insurance rates at age 45

At age 45, a healthy non-smoker pays about $90 a month (men) or $69 a month (women) for a $500,000, 20-year term life policy, based on 2026 average rates. Tobacco use roughly triples the price. Estimate your own rate below.

Estimated premium

$90.00/mo

Annual$1,080.00

Coverage$500,000

Term20 years

Tobacco useNo

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Term life insurance rates at age 45 at a glance

$250k, 20-yr (male): $56/mo
$500k, 20-yr (male): $90/mo
$500k, 20-yr (female): $69/mo
$1M, 20-yr (male): $162/mo

Frequently asked questions

How much is term life insurance at age 45?

At age 45, a healthy non-smoker pays roughly $90 a month (men) or $69 a month (women) for $500,000 of 20-year term coverage. Smokers pay about three times as much.

Do term life rates go up with age?

Yes — rates rise with age because mortality risk increases, and they climb fastest after age 50. Buying younger locks in a lower rate for the full term.

What raises term life rates besides age?

Tobacco use, health and family history, coverage amount, term length, and the carrier's underwriting. A 30-year term costs more than a 10-year term for the same coverage.

How this estimate is calculated

We use published 2026 average monthly term-life rates for a $500k, 20-year policy at age 45 by gender and tobacco use, then scale by coverage amount using published 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
Verified: Every figure checked against its cited primary source
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.