Cost to Run a Box Fan in Mississippi
Mississippi's average residential electricity rate is 16.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 27th cheapest in the country, 11% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $3.06 per month.
Per hour
1.3¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.10
8 hours/day
Per month
$3.06
18 kWh
Per year
$36.79
219 kWh
By usage level in Mississippi
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 5.0¢ | $1.53 | $18.40 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.06 | $36.79 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $6.13 | $73.58 |
Mississippi vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a box fan in Mississippi?
At Mississippi's current average residential rate of 16.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $3.06 per month, or $36.79 per year.
Is running a box fan in Mississippi more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Mississippi's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: $3.06 per month here versus $3.43 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Mississippi right now?
Mississippi residents pay an average of 16.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 27th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.