Cost to Run a Tower Fan in Mississippi
Mississippi's average residential electricity rate is 16.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 27th cheapest in the country, 11% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a tower fan here costs $2.45 per month.
Per hour
1.0¢
at 40–100 W
Per day
8.1¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.45
15 kWh
Per year
$29.43
175 kWh
By usage level in Mississippi
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 4.0¢ | $1.23 | $14.72 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 8.1¢ | $2.45 | $29.43 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.90 | $58.87 |
Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
At Mississippi's current average residential rate of 16.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a tower fan with typical usage costs about 8.1¢ per day, $2.45 per month, or $29.43 per year.
Is running a tower fan in Mississippi more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Mississippi's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: $2.45 per month here versus $2.74 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Mississippi right now?
Mississippi residents pay an average of 16.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 27th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.