Cost to Run a Heat Pump 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 (3 hours/day), a heat pump water heater here costs $13.95 per month.
Per hour
$0.15
at 400–1,500 W
Per day
$0.46
3 hours/day
Per month
$13.95
91 kWh
Per year
$168
1,095 kWh
By usage level in Kansas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $6.98 | $83.77 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.46 | $13.95 | $168 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $0.92 | $27.91 | $335 |
Kansas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a heat pump water heater in Kansas?
At Kansas's current average residential rate of 15.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a heat pump water heater with typical usage costs about $0.46 per day, $13.95 per month, or $168 per year.
Is running a heat pump water heater in Kansas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Kansas's rate is about 16% below the U.S. average: $13.95 per month here versus $16.69 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.