Cost to Run a Well Pump in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 1% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 hours/day), a well pump here costs $11.25 per month.
Per hour
$0.18
at 750–1,500 W
Per day
$0.37
2 hours/day
Per month
$11.25
61 kWh
Per year
$135
730 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.62 | $67.53 |
| Typical (2 hrs/day) | $0.37 | $11.25 | $135 |
| Heavy (4 hrs/day) | $0.74 | $22.50 | $270 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $11.25
South average $9.88
U.S. average $11.13
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a well pump in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a well pump with typical usage costs about $0.37 per day, $11.25 per month, or $135 per year.
Is running a well pump in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $11.25 per month here versus $11.13 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Well Pump costs in nearby states
Alabama $9.97/mo Arkansas $8.69/mo Washington, D.C. $15.32/mo Florida $9.12/mo Georgia $9.91/mo Kentucky $8.39/mo Louisiana $7.72/mo Maryland $13.01/mo Mississippi $8.82/mo North Carolina $9.24/mo Oklahoma $8.76/mo South Carolina $9.42/mo Tennessee $8.33/mo Texas $9.67/mo Virginia $10.70/mo West Virginia $9.61/mo Louisiana $7.72/mo Hawaii $29.18/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $337/mo Central Air Conditioner $157/mo Heat Pump $135/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $112/mo Garage Heater $84.36/mo Electric Water Heater $73.39/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $70.86/mo Space Heater $67.49/mo Baseboard Heater $67.49/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $67.49/mo Pool Pump $67.49/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $56.24/mo