Cost to Run a Pool Heater (Heat Pump) in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 17.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 5% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a pool heater (heat pump) here costs $109 per month.
Per hour
$0.90
at 4,000–11,000 W
Per day
$3.58
4 hours/day
Per month
$109
608 kWh
Per year
$1,307
7,300 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $1.79 | $54.42 | $653 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $3.58 | $109 | $1,307 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $7.16 | $218 | $2,613 |
Indiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pool heater (heat pump) in Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 17.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a pool heater (heat pump) with typical usage costs about $3.58 per day, $109 per month, or $1,307 per year.
Is running a pool heater (heat pump) in Indiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Indiana's rate is about 5% below the U.S. average: $109 per month here versus $114 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 17.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.