Cost to Run a Box Fan in Ohio
Ohio's average residential electricity rate is 19.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $3.56 per month.
Per hour
1.5¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.12
8 hours/day
Per month
$3.56
18 kWh
Per year
$42.70
219 kWh
By usage level in Ohio
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 5.8¢ | $1.78 | $21.35 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.56 | $42.70 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $7.11 | $85.41 |
Ohio 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 Ohio?
At Ohio's current average residential rate of 19.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.12 per day, $3.56 per month, or $42.70 per year.
Is running a box fan in Ohio more expensive than average?
Yes. Ohio's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.56 per month here versus $3.43 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Ohio right now?
Ohio residents pay an average of 19.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.