Cost to Run a Pool Heater (Heat Pump) in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 13.6¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 6th cheapest in the country, 26% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a pool heater (heat pump) here costs $82.69 per month.
Per hour
$0.68
at 4,000–11,000 W
Per day
$2.72
4 hours/day
Per month
$82.69
608 kWh
Per year
$993
7,300 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $1.36 | $41.34 | $496 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $2.72 | $82.69 | $993 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $5.44 | $165 | $1,986 |
North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
At North Dakota's current average residential rate of 13.6¢/kWh (May 2026), a pool heater (heat pump) with typical usage costs about $2.72 per day, $82.69 per month, or $993 per year.
Is running a pool heater (heat pump) in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 26% below the U.S. average: $82.69 per month here versus $112 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 13.6¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 6th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.