Cost to Run a Box Fan in Nebraska
Nebraska's average residential electricity rate is 13.8¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 8th cheapest in the country, 25% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $2.52 per month.
Per hour
1.0¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
8.3¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.52
18 kWh
Per year
$30.22
219 kWh
By usage level in Nebraska
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 4.1¢ | $1.26 | $15.11 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 8.3¢ | $2.52 | $30.22 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.03 | $60.44 |
Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
At Nebraska's current average residential rate of 13.8¢/kWh (July 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about 8.3¢ per day, $2.52 per month, or $30.22 per year.
Is running a box fan in Nebraska more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Nebraska's rate is about 25% below the U.S. average: $2.52 per month here versus $3.34 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Nebraska right now?
Nebraska residents pay an average of 13.8¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 8th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.