Cost to Run a Heat Pump 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 (8 hours/day), a heat pump here costs $112 per month.
Per hour
$0.46
at 1,000–5,000 W
Per day
$3.67
8 hours/day
Per month
$112
730 kWh
Per year
$1,340
8,760 kWh
By usage level in Kansas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $1.84 | $55.81 | $670 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $3.67 | $112 | $1,340 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $7.34 | $223 | $2,681 |
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 in Kansas?
At Kansas's current average residential rate of 15.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a heat pump with typical usage costs about $3.67 per day, $112 per month, or $1,340 per year.
Is running a heat pump in Kansas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Kansas's rate is about 16% below the U.S. average: $112 per month here versus $134 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.