Cost to Run a Box Fan in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.7¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 7% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $3.59 per month.
Per hour
1.5¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.12
8 hours/day
Per month
$3.59
18 kWh
Per year
$43.14
219 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 5.9¢ | $1.80 | $21.57 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.59 | $43.14 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.24 | $7.19 | $86.29 |
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 19.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.12 per day, $3.59 per month, or $43.14 per year.
Is running a box fan in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 7% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.59 per month here versus $3.36 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.7¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.