Cost to Run a Box Fan in North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 15.1¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 18th cheapest in the country, 18% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $2.75 per month.
Per hour
1.1¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
9.1¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.75
18 kWh
Per year
$33.07
219 kWh
By usage level in North Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 4.5¢ | $1.38 | $16.53 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 9.1¢ | $2.75 | $33.07 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.51 | $66.14 |
North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
At North Carolina's current average residential rate of 15.1¢/kWh (May 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about 9.1¢ per day, $2.75 per month, or $33.07 per year.
Is running a box fan in North Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Carolina's rate is about 18% below the U.S. average: $2.75 per month here versus $3.36 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Carolina right now?
North Carolina residents pay an average of 15.1¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 18th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.