Cost to Run a LED Light Bulb 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 (5 hours/day), a led light bulb here costs $0.22 per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 5–15 W
Per day
0.7¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$0.22
1.4 kWh
Per year
$2.64
16 kWh
By usage level in West Virginia
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 0.4¢ | $0.11 | $1.32 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 0.7¢ | $0.22 | $2.64 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | 1.4¢ | $0.44 | $5.29 |
West Virginia vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a led light bulb in West Virginia?
At West Virginia's current average residential rate of 16.1¢/kWh (April 2026), a led light bulb with typical usage costs about 0.7¢ per day, $0.22 per month, or $2.64 per year.
Is running a led light bulb in West Virginia more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. West Virginia's rate is about 14% below the U.S. average: $0.22 per month here versus $0.26 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.