Cost to Run a Hot Tub in Colorado
Colorado's average residential electricity rate is 16.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 26th cheapest in the country, 12% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $24.83 per month.
Per hour
$0.25
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$0.82
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$24.83
150 kWh
Per year
$298
1,807 kWh
By usage level in Colorado
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.41 | $12.41 | $149 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $0.82 | $24.83 | $298 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $1.63 | $49.66 | $596 |
Colorado vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a hot tub in Colorado?
At Colorado's current average residential rate of 16.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $0.82 per day, $24.83 per month, or $298 per year.
Is running a hot tub in Colorado more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Colorado's rate is about 12% below the U.S. average: $24.83 per month here versus $28.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Colorado right now?
Colorado residents pay an average of 16.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 26th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.