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State Farm® Insurance Agent

Jake Gerdes

Gerdes Ins and Fin Svcs Inc

(815) 625-5012

Office Hours

Monday
9am - 5pm
Tuesday
9am - 5pm
Wednesday
9am - 5pm
Thursday
9am - 5pm
Friday
9am - 5pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
After Hours by Appointment

Address

3307 E Lincolnway
Suite 1
Sterling, IL 61081-9752

Across the road (Lincolnway) from Kohls. Next to the Illinois Education Association.

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Office Info

Office Hours

Monday
9am - 5pm
Tuesday
9am - 5pm
Wednesday
9am - 5pm
Thursday
9am - 5pm
Friday
9am - 5pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
After Hours by Appointment
Call or text us 24 hours a day!

Contact me to schedule a virtual meeting

Address

3307 E Lincolnway
Suite 1
Sterling, IL 61081-9752

Languages

English, Spanish

Welcome to Jake Gerdes State Farm – Your Sterling, IL Insurance Agency

Jake Gerdes State Farm is your trusted insurance agency serving Sterling, IL and the Sauk Valley area. Our team is committed to helping individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters—your vehicles, home, rental property, business, farm, and loved ones. Choose from our full selection of Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Renters Insurance, Life Insurance, Business Insurance, and Farm/Ranch Insurance options.

September 2025: Life Insurance Awareness Month

This September, take the opportunity to review your life insurance coverage. Life Insurance Awareness Month is a great time to ensure your family’s future is protected. Whether you are considering life insurance for the first time, want to update your policy, or need guidance on available plans, our team is here to help you understand your choices and find coverage that matches your needs.

Renters and Personal Property Insurance in Sterling, IL

Are you moving into a new apartment or rental home this fall? Our renters insurance can help you protect your personal property from events like theft or fire. If you’re spending time outdoors with your boat, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle, we offer insurance options to keep your belongings protected throughout the season.

Why Jake Gerdes State Farm?

As a locally operated insurance agency, we value our connection to the Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon, and Sauk Valley communities. We take pride in providing clear, individualized service to neighbors across Northern Illinois, making insurance easy to understand and helping you make informed decisions for your family or business.

Get Your Free Insurance Quote Today

Looking for Auto, Home, Life, Renters, Business, or Farm/Ranch insurance in Sterling, IL? Contact Jake Gerdes State Farm for a complimentary quote. We’re dedicated to helping you drive with confidence, live securely, and protect your future.

Serving Sterling and Surrounding Illinois Communities

Jake Gerdes State Farm serves Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon, Milledgeville, Polo, Galt, Prophetstown, Morrison, Lyndon, Amboy, Ashton, Franklin Grove, Oregon, Mount Morris, Tampico, Erie, Walnut, Nelson, Harmon, Coleta, Chadwick, Lanark, Forreston, and neighboring towns in Whiteside, Lee, Carroll, and Ogle counties. Wherever you are in Illinois, our team is ready to assist you.

Contact Jake Gerdes State Farm Today

Don’t wait to protect your family, business, or property. Call or visit Jake Gerdes State Farm in Sterling, IL to discover insurance awesomeness.

Insurance Products Offered

Auto, Homeowners, Condo, Renters, Personal Articles, Business, Life, Health, Pet

Other Products

Banking, Investment Services, Annuities

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At Jake Gerdes State Farm Insurance, we proudly serve Illinois, that includes Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon and neighboring areas with Auto, Home, Renters, Life, Business Insurance, and Financial Services. Our mission is to support community members during relocations to Whiteside/Lee County by providing exceptional service and safeguarding what matters most. Our dedicated team of licensed Insurance Professionals is committed to your unique needs, including Life Insurance, Financial Services, Auto Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, and support for small businesses with Commercial Insurance. Oh, and let us not forget our love for Farm/Ranch Insurance! Contact us today for a Free Quote on Car, Home, or Life Insurance, as we help you pursue your life goals. We are here to protect the lives and assets of the customers we serve, through effortless, consistent, and personalized customer interactions.

Give us a call if you are moving Sterling, or surrounding Illinois areas. We are a family of highly skilled individuals working together to fulfill a community responsibility of giving outstanding service and also fulfilling our moral obligation of protecting what's important to customer's so they can focus on accomplishing their life goals. My team of licensed Insurance Professionals is here to help get you Insurance coverage for your specific needs. Not only can we help with Life Insurance and Financial Services, Auto Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, but we are also able to assist small business owners with their Commercial lines of Insurance. Give us a call today for a Free Quote for Car Insurance, Home Insurance or Life Insurance! We also Speak Spanish! Call or Text us today!

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