Cost to Run a Well Pump in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 26.6¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 hours/day), a well pump here costs $16.17 per month.
Per hour
$0.27
at 750–1,500 W
Per day
$0.53
2 hours/day
Per month
$16.17
61 kWh
Per year
$194
730 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1 hrs/day) | $0.27 | $8.09 | $97.09 |
| Typical (2 hrs/day) | $0.53 | $16.17 | $194 |
| Heavy (4 hrs/day) | $1.06 | $32.35 | $388 |
New Hampshire vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a well pump in New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 26.6¢/kWh (July 2026), a well pump with typical usage costs about $0.53 per day, $16.17 per month, or $194 per year.
Is running a well pump in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 45% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $16.17 per month here versus $11.13 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 26.6¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.