Cost to Run a Box Fan in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 16.4¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 27th cheapest in the country, 11% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $2.99 per month.
Per hour
1.2¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.10
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.99
18 kWh
Per year
$35.92
219 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 4.9¢ | $1.50 | $17.96 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.99 | $35.92 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $5.98 | $71.83 |
Texas 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 Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 16.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $2.99 per month, or $35.92 per year.
Is running a box fan in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: $2.99 per month here versus $3.36 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 16.4¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 27th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.