Cost to Run a Hot Tub in West Virginia
West Virginia's average residential electricity rate is 16.1¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 23rd cheapest in the country, 14% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $24.23 per month.
Per hour
$0.24
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$0.80
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$24.23
150 kWh
Per year
$291
1,807 kWh
By usage level in West Virginia
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.40 | $12.11 | $145 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $0.80 | $24.23 | $291 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $1.59 | $48.45 | $582 |
West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
At West Virginia's current average residential rate of 16.1¢/kWh (April 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $0.80 per day, $24.23 per month, or $291 per year.
Is running a hot tub in West Virginia more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. West Virginia's rate is about 14% below the U.S. average: $24.23 per month here versus $28.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in West Virginia right now?
West Virginia residents pay an average of 16.1¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 23rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.