Electricity rates in Mississippi
See the latest average electricity prices in Mississippi and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.17
per kWh · EIA, Apr 2026
Residential
$0.17
per kWh
Commercial
$0.14
per kWh
Industrial
$0.07
per kWh
vs US average
-11%
cheaper
Price rank
#25
of 51 (1 = highest)
How Mississippi compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Sample monthly bills in Mississippi
Estimated energy cost at Mississippi's average residential rate (before fixed charges and tax).
500 kWh / month
$83.80
≈ $1,005.6/year
900 kWh / month
$150.84
≈ $1,810.08/year
1200 kWh / month
$201.12
≈ $2,413.44/year
Mississippi electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Mississippi's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$110.56
600 kWh · ≈ $3.63/day
Per day
$3.63
Per year
$1,326.72
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy91%
- Fixed charge9%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
About electricity prices in Mississippi
What the rate includes
The figures above are EIA average retail prices — the total revenue utilities collect divided by kWh sold. Your own rate depends on your utility, plan, and usage tier, so treat this as a Mississippi benchmark.
Lowering your bill
The fastest wins are usually heating, cooling, and water heating. Use the appliance calculator to find your biggest energy users, then shift heavy usage off-peak if your plan supports it.