Cost to Run a Box Fan in North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 16.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 24th cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $2.97 per month.
Per hour
1.2¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.10
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.97
18 kWh
Per year
$35.70
219 kWh
By usage level in North Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 4.9¢ | $1.49 | $17.85 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.97 | $35.70 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $5.95 | $71.39 |
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 16.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $2.97 per month, or $35.70 per year.
Is running a box fan in North Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Carolina's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $2.97 per month here versus $3.43 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Carolina right now?
North Carolina residents pay an average of 16.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 24th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.