EIA data, Annual 2024

Electricity cost in Mississippi

Electricity in Mississippi costs 13.39 cents per kWh (EIA, 2024), 19% less than the U.S. average. The average home bill is about $155 a month.

Price
13.39¢
per kWh, 2024
Average bill
$155
a month at 1,156 kWh
Rank
15 of 51
1 = cheapest
EV charging
$42
per 1,000 miles at home

Mississippi vs the U.S.

Electricity in Mississippi costs 19% less than the national average of 16.48 cents per kWh. Homes there use 34% more than the national average of 863 kWh a month, so the typical bill of $155 is 9% more than the U.S. typical bill of $142 (our calculation). Prices have kept rising since: the national average reached 18.31 cents in July 2026.

State¢ per kWhAvg bill / monthRank
South Dakota12.86$12813
Missouri12.91$12914
Mississippi13.39$15515
Iowa13.40$11116
Georgia14.08$15117
U.S. average16.48$142-

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2024 Average Monthly Bill, Residential (Electric Sales, Revenue, and Average Price, Table 5.a), released Oct 7, 2025. Bills and EV costs are our calculation (price × use; 310 kWh per 1,000 miles from fueleconomy.gov). Your utility's rates and fees may differ.

Ways to use this number

Compare it with the rate on your own bill, check what a new heat pump or furnace would cost to run before an HVAC replacement, or see whether an EV beats gas in Mississippi. For every monthly bill in one place, read our average utility bill guide or grab the free monthly budget planner.

Common questions

How much is electricity in Mississippi?

Homes in Mississippi paid an average of 13.39 cents per kWh in 2024, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That ranks 15 of 51 (1 = cheapest).

What is the average electric bill in Mississippi?

With average use of 1,156 kWh a month, the bill comes to about $155 a month, or $1,857 a year (our calculation from EIA data).

How much does it cost to charge an EV in Mississippi?

About $42 per 1,000 miles charging at home, using 31 kWh per 100 miles (2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, fueleconomy.gov) and the Mississippi average price (our calculation).