Cost to Run a Electric Fireplace in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 18.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 1% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a electric fireplace here costs $38.73 per month.
Per hour
$0.25
at 750–1,500 W
Per day
$1.27
5 hours/day
Per month
$38.73
213 kWh
Per year
$465
2,555 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $0.64 | $19.36 | $233 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $1.27 | $38.73 | $465 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $2.55 | $77.46 | $930 |
Indiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric fireplace in Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 18.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric fireplace with typical usage costs about $1.27 per day, $38.73 per month, or $465 per year.
Is running a electric fireplace in Indiana more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $38.73 per month here versus $39.16 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 18.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.