Cost to Run a Tower Fan in Kansas
Kansas's average residential electricity rate is 15.1¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 17th cheapest in the country, 18% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a tower fan here costs $2.20 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 40–100 W
Per day
7.2¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.20
15 kWh
Per year
$26.46
175 kWh
By usage level in Kansas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 3.6¢ | $1.10 | $13.23 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 7.2¢ | $2.20 | $26.46 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.41 | $52.91 |
Kansas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a tower fan in Kansas?
At Kansas's current average residential rate of 15.1¢/kWh (May 2026), a tower fan with typical usage costs about 7.2¢ per day, $2.20 per month, or $26.46 per year.
Is running a tower fan in Kansas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Kansas's rate is about 18% below the U.S. average: $2.20 per month here versus $2.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Kansas right now?
Kansas residents pay an average of 15.1¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 17th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.