Cost to Run a Phone Charger in Kentucky
Kentucky's average residential electricity rate is 15¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 16th cheapest in the country, 20% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a phone charger here costs 8.2¢ per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 4–20 W
Per day
0.3¢
3 hours/day
Per month
8.2¢
0.5 kWh
Per year
$0.99
6.6 kWh
By usage level in Kentucky
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.1¢ | 4.1¢ | $0.49 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.3¢ | 8.2¢ | $0.99 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.5¢ | $0.16 | $1.97 |
Kentucky vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a phone charger in Kentucky?
At Kentucky's current average residential rate of 15¢/kWh (April 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.3¢ per day, 8.2¢ per month, or $0.99 per year.
Is running a phone charger in Kentucky more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Kentucky's rate is about 20% below the U.S. average: 8.2¢ per month here versus $0.10 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Kentucky right now?
Kentucky residents pay an average of 15¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 16th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.