Cost to Run a Well Pump in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 0% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 hours/day), a well pump here costs $11.43 per month.
Per hour
$0.19
at 750–1,500 W
Per day
$0.38
2 hours/day
Per month
$11.43
61 kWh
Per year
$137
730 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.72 | $68.62 |
| Typical (2 hrs/day) | $0.38 | $11.43 | $137 |
| Heavy (4 hrs/day) | $0.75 | $22.86 | $274 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $11.43
South average $10.26
U.S. average $11.43
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a well pump in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a well pump with typical usage costs about $0.38 per day, $11.43 per month, or $137 per year.
Is running a well pump in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $11.43 per month here versus $11.43 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Well Pump costs in nearby states
Alabama $10.58/mo Arkansas $8.63/mo Washington, D.C. $15.44/mo Florida $9.36/mo Georgia $9.36/mo Kentucky $9.12/mo Louisiana $8.76/mo Maryland $13.44/mo Mississippi $10.21/mo North Carolina $9.91/mo Oklahoma $8.09/mo South Carolina $10.40/mo Tennessee $9.06/mo Texas $10.34/mo Virginia $10.58/mo West Virginia $9.79/mo North Dakota $7.54/mo Hawaii $28.33/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $343/mo Central Air Conditioner $160/mo Heat Pump $137/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $114/mo Garage Heater $85.73/mo Electric Water Heater $74.58/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $72.01/mo Space Heater $68.58/mo Baseboard Heater $68.58/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $68.58/mo Pool Pump $68.58/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $57.15/mo