Cost to Run a Pellet Stove in Kansas
Kansas's average residential electricity rate is 15.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 21st cheapest in the country, 16% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (10 hours/day), a pellet stove here costs $14.41 per month.
Per hour
4.7¢
at 200–500 W
Per day
$0.47
10 hours/day
Per month
$14.41
91 kWh
Per year
$173
1,095 kWh
By usage level in Kansas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.24 | $7.20 | $86.50 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $0.47 | $14.41 | $173 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $0.95 | $28.82 | $346 |
Kansas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pellet stove in Kansas?
At Kansas's current average residential rate of 15.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a pellet stove with typical usage costs about $0.47 per day, $14.41 per month, or $173 per year.
Is running a pellet stove in Kansas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Kansas's rate is about 16% below the U.S. average: $14.41 per month here versus $17.15 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Kansas right now?
Kansas residents pay an average of 15.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 21st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.