Cost to Run a Box Fan in Mississippi
Mississippi's average residential electricity rate is 16.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 24th cheapest in the country, 12% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $2.95 per month.
Per hour
1.2¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.10
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.95
18 kWh
Per year
$35.48
219 kWh
By usage level in Mississippi
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 4.9¢ | $1.48 | $17.74 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.95 | $35.48 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.91 | $70.96 |
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 16.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $2.95 per month, or $35.48 per year.
Is running a box fan in Mississippi more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Mississippi's rate is about 12% below the U.S. average: $2.95 per month here versus $3.36 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Mississippi right now?
Mississippi residents pay an average of 16.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 24th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.