Cost to Run a Electric Blanket in West Virginia
West Virginia's average residential electricity rate is 16.1¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 23rd cheapest in the country, 14% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a electric blanket here costs $5.87 per month.
Per hour
2.4¢
at 60–200 W
Per day
$0.19
8 hours/day
Per month
$5.87
36 kWh
Per year
$70.52
438 kWh
By usage level in West Virginia
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.94 | $35.26 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.87 | $70.52 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.39 | $11.75 | $141 |
West Virginia vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric blanket in West Virginia?
At West Virginia's current average residential rate of 16.1¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric blanket with typical usage costs about $0.19 per day, $5.87 per month, or $70.52 per year.
Is running a electric blanket in West Virginia more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. West Virginia's rate is about 14% below the U.S. average: $5.87 per month here versus $6.86 nationally.
What does electricity cost in West Virginia right now?
West Virginia residents pay an average of 16.1¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 23rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.