Cost to Run a Electric Water Heater in Kansas
Kansas's average residential electricity rate is 15.3¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 17th cheapest in the country, 16% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (2.9 hours/day), a electric water heater here costs $60.70 per month.
Per hour
$0.69
at 3,500–5,500 W
Per day
$2.00
2.9 hours/day
Per month
$60.70
397 kWh
Per year
$729
4,763 kWh
By usage level in Kansas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.45 hrs/day) | $1.00 | $30.35 | $364 |
| Typical (2.9 hrs/day) | $2.00 | $60.70 | $729 |
| Heavy (5.8 hrs/day) | $3.99 | $121 | $1,458 |
Kansas 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 Kansas?
At Kansas's current average residential rate of 15.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric water heater with typical usage costs about $2.00 per day, $60.70 per month, or $729 per year.
Is running a electric water heater in Kansas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Kansas's rate is about 16% below the U.S. average: $60.70 per month here versus $72.60 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Kansas right now?
Kansas residents pay an average of 15.3¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 17th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.