Cost to Run a Hot Tub in Ohio
Ohio's average residential electricity rate is 19.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $29.34 per month.
Per hour
$0.29
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$0.97
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$29.34
150 kWh
Per year
$352
1,807 kWh
By usage level in Ohio
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.48 | $14.67 | $176 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $0.97 | $29.34 | $352 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $1.93 | $58.69 | $705 |
Ohio 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 Ohio?
At Ohio's current average residential rate of 19.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $0.97 per day, $29.34 per month, or $352 per year.
Is running a hot tub in Ohio more expensive than average?
Yes. Ohio's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $29.34 per month here versus $28.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Ohio right now?
Ohio residents pay an average of 19.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.