Cost to Run a Hot Tub in Tennessee
Tennessee's average residential electricity rate is 14.5¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 12th cheapest in the country, 21% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $21.82 per month.
Per hour
$0.22
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$0.72
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$21.82
150 kWh
Per year
$262
1,807 kWh
By usage level in Tennessee
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.36 | $10.91 | $131 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $0.72 | $21.82 | $262 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $1.44 | $43.64 | $524 |
Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
At Tennessee's current average residential rate of 14.5¢/kWh (May 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $0.72 per day, $21.82 per month, or $262 per year.
Is running a hot tub in Tennessee more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Tennessee's rate is about 21% below the U.S. average: $21.82 per month here versus $27.69 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Tennessee right now?
Tennessee residents pay an average of 14.5¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 12th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.