Cost to Run a Security Camera (Wired) in Kansas
Kansas's average residential electricity rate is 15.3¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 17th cheapest in the country, 16% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a security camera (wired) here costs $0.56 per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 3–10 W
Per day
1.8¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$0.56
3.6 kWh
Per year
$6.70
44 kWh
By usage level in Kansas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 0.9¢ | $0.28 | $3.35 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 1.8¢ | $0.56 | $6.70 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | 3.7¢ | $1.12 | $13.40 |
Kansas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a security camera (wired) in Kansas?
At Kansas's current average residential rate of 15.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a security camera (wired) with typical usage costs about 1.8¢ per day, $0.56 per month, or $6.70 per year.
Is running a security camera (wired) in Kansas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Kansas's rate is about 16% below the U.S. average: $0.56 per month here versus $0.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Kansas right now?
Kansas residents pay an average of 15.3¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 17th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.