Mississippi Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Mississippi is 14.54¢/kWh (the 12th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $228.20, per EIA data. That rate is 3.8¢ below the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 13.59 | 211.09 | 1553 |
| September 2025 | 13.97 | 184.80 | 1322 |
| October 2025 | 14.47 | 154.27 | 1066 |
| November 2025 | 15.33 | 131.62 | 859 |
| December 2025 | 14.16 | 155.23 | 1096 |
| January 2026 | 14.24 | 180.55 | 1268 |
| February 2026 | 14.72 | 182.79 | 1242 |
| March 2026 | 16.30 | 142.14 | 872 |
| April 2026 | 16.76 | 143.02 | 854 |
| May 2026 | 16.16 | 151.72 | 939 |
| June 2026 | 14.88 | 191.10 | 1284 |
| July 2026 | 14.54 | 228.20 | 1569 |
Mississippi vs the U.S. average
| Mississippi | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 14.54¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $228.20 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 1569 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +7.1% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +26.7% | +32.4% |
Mississippi's average residential rate of 14.54¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 12th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +7.1% (Mississippi) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +26.7% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 1569 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Mississippi's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Mississippi
Average effective rates and bills for Mississippi's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi LLC | 15.04 | 249.36 | 1,658 | 386,246 |
| Mississippi Power Co | 14.72 | 235.85 | 1,602 | 159,126 |
| Coast Electric Power Assn | 14.63 | 194.53 | 1,330 | 80,503 |
| Singing River Elec Cooperative | 13.27 | 215.48 | 1,624 | 74,623 |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | 14.66 | 218.37 | 1,490 | 65,769 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Mississippi rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Mississippi's average rate of 14.54¢/kWh is about $145.40. The state's actual average usage is 1569 kWh/month, which is what produces the $228.20 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Mississippi gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.