Cost to Run a Box Fan in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $3.48 per month.
Per hour
1.4¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.11
8 hours/day
Per month
$3.48
18 kWh
Per year
$41.83
219 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 5.7¢ | $1.74 | $20.91 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.48 | $41.83 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $6.97 | $83.66 |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.11 per day, $3.48 per month, or $41.83 per year.
Is running a box fan in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.48 per month here versus $3.34 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.