Cost to Run a Well Pump in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 27.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 48% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 hours/day), a well pump here costs $16.60 per month.
Per hour
$0.27
at 750–1,500 W
Per day
$0.55
2 hours/day
Per month
$16.60
61 kWh
Per year
$199
730 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1 hrs/day) | $0.27 | $8.30 | $99.65 |
| Typical (2 hrs/day) | $0.55 | $16.60 | $199 |
| Heavy (4 hrs/day) | $1.09 | $33.20 | $399 |
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 27.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a well pump with typical usage costs about $0.55 per day, $16.60 per month, or $199 per year.
Is running a well pump in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 48% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $16.60 per month here versus $11.19 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 27.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.