Cost to run appliances in Kentucky
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Kentucky pays 13.1¢/kWh on average — 22% below the US average, #13 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $35.84/month here (6 h/day); every other appliance is in the table below at local rates.
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typically 750–1,500 W (most run at 1,500 W on high) · default assumes 6 hours/day on high during cold months
19.7¢
per hour running
$1.18
per day
$35.84
per month
$430
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 13.1¢/kWh (Kentucky). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at Kentucky rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in Kentucky — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.