Cost to Run a Electric Wall Heater in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a electric wall heater here costs $29.00 per month.
Per hour
$0.16
at 500–2,000 W
Per day
$0.95
6 hours/day
Per month
$29.00
182 kWh
Per year
$348
2,190 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | $0.48 | $14.50 | $174 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | $0.95 | $29.00 | $348 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $1.91 | $58.00 | $696 |
Texas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric wall heater in Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric wall heater with typical usage costs about $0.95 per day, $29.00 per month, or $348 per year.
Is running a electric wall heater in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $29.00 per month here versus $33.38 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.