Electricity Cost in Mississippi
The average residential electricity rate in Mississippi is 14.54¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $131 per month or $1570 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
14.54 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$130.86
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$1570.32
vs national (monthly)
$-33.93
National avg: 18.31¢/kWh
How Mississippi Compares
State rate
14.54 ¢/kWh
National average
18.31 ¢/kWh
Difference
-20.6%
Category
lower than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Mississippi costs 21% less than the national average.
- Mississippi ranks #40 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Mississippi has a value score of 95, indicating strong affordability and freshness.
- Mississippi shows a rising electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
More Data & Comparisons
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Mississippi?
- The average residential electricity rate in Mississippi is 14.54 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $130.86.
- Is electricity in Mississippi cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Mississippi costs about $33.93 less per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Mississippi?
- At the average rate of 14.54¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $130.86 per month, or about $1570.32 per year.