Cost to Run a Box Fan in Nebraska
Nebraska's average residential electricity rate is 13.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 3rd cheapest in the country, 29% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $2.43 per month.
Per hour
1.0¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
8.0¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.43
18 kWh
Per year
$29.13
219 kWh
By usage level in Nebraska
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 4.0¢ | $1.21 | $14.56 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 8.0¢ | $2.43 | $29.13 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.85 | $58.25 |
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 13.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about 8.0¢ per day, $2.43 per month, or $29.13 per year.
Is running a box fan in Nebraska more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Nebraska's rate is about 29% below the U.S. average: $2.43 per month here versus $3.43 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Nebraska right now?
Nebraska residents pay an average of 13.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 3rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.