Cost to Run a Box Fan in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 13.4¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest in the country, 27% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $2.44 per month.
Per hour
1.0¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
8.0¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.44
18 kWh
Per year
$29.35
219 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 4.0¢ | $1.22 | $14.67 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 8.0¢ | $2.44 | $29.35 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.89 | $58.69 |
North Dakota 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 Dakota?
At North Dakota's current average residential rate of 13.4¢/kWh (July 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about 8.0¢ per day, $2.44 per month, or $29.35 per year.
Is running a box fan in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 27% below the U.S. average: $2.44 per month here versus $3.34 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 13.4¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.