Cost to Run a Box Fan in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 17¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest in the country, 10% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $3.10 per month.
Per hour
1.3¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.10
8 hours/day
Per month
$3.10
18 kWh
Per year
$37.23
219 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 5.1¢ | $1.55 | $18.62 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.10 | $37.23 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $6.20 | $74.46 |
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 17¢/kWh (April 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $3.10 per month, or $37.23 per year.
Is running a box fan in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 10% below the U.S. average: $3.10 per month here versus $3.43 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 17¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.