Mississippi Electricity Rates
Residential rate
16.76¢/kWh
-11% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#25
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$147
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $45.86 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $142.66 |
| Window AC unit | $36.68 |
| Portable AC unit | $44.84 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $61.14 |
| Heat pump water heater | $15.29 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $15.29 |
| Washing machine | $1.27 |
| Dishwasher | $6.62 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $6.11 |
| Chest freezer | $7.13 |
| Electric oven | $12.74 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Mississippi
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $2.48/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Mississippi rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.