Cost to Run a Tower Fan in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 12.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 1st cheapest in the country, 34% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a tower fan here costs $1.81 per month.
Per hour
0.7¢
at 40–100 W
Per day
6.0¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.81
15 kWh
Per year
$21.72
175 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 3.0¢ | $0.90 | $10.86 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 6.0¢ | $1.81 | $21.72 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.62 | $43.45 |
North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
At North Dakota's current average residential rate of 12.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a tower fan with typical usage costs about 6.0¢ per day, $1.81 per month, or $21.72 per year.
Is running a tower fan in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 34% below the U.S. average: $1.81 per month here versus $2.74 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 12.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 1st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.