Cost to Run a Electric Water Heater 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 (2.9 hours/day), a electric water heater here costs $72.20 per month.
Per hour
$0.82
at 3,500–5,500 W
Per day
$2.38
2.9 hours/day
Per month
$72.20
397 kWh
Per year
$867
4,763 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.45 hrs/day) | $1.19 | $36.10 | $433 |
| Typical (2.9 hrs/day) | $2.38 | $72.20 | $867 |
| Heavy (5.8 hrs/day) | $4.75 | $144 | $1,734 |
Indiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric water heater in Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 18.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric water heater with typical usage costs about $2.38 per day, $72.20 per month, or $867 per year.
Is running a electric water heater in Indiana more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $72.20 per month here versus $73.00 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.