Cost to Run a Well Pump in Ohio
Ohio's average residential electricity rate is 19.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 hours/day), a well pump here costs $11.86 per month.
Per hour
$0.20
at 750–1,500 W
Per day
$0.39
2 hours/day
Per month
$11.86
61 kWh
Per year
$142
730 kWh
By usage level in Ohio
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $5.93 | $71.17 |
| Typical (2 hrs/day) | $0.39 | $11.86 | $142 |
| Heavy (4 hrs/day) | $0.78 | $23.71 | $285 |
Ohio 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 Ohio?
At Ohio's current average residential rate of 19.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a well pump with typical usage costs about $0.39 per day, $11.86 per month, or $142 per year.
Is running a well pump in Ohio more expensive than average?
Yes. Ohio's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $11.86 per month here versus $11.43 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Ohio right now?
Ohio residents pay an average of 19.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.