Utilities listed
40
Mississippi, 2025
Homes counted
1.35 million
Residential customers
Average price
14.03 cents
Per kWh, Mississippi
Average bill
$166.05
Per month
Utilities serving Mississippi homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in MS | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor-owned | 384,493 | 13.86 | $167.80 |
| Mississippi Power | Investor-owned | 158,206 | 15.69 | $178.65 |
| Coast Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 84,194 | 14.01 | $172.66 |
| Singing River Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 73,398 | 13.54 | $164.13 |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 65,580 | 14.47 | $168.66 |
| Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 52,557 | 15.58 | $186.86 |
| 4-County Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 41,491 | 13.68 | $165.43 |
| Dixie Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 37,963 | 13.90 | $168.35 |
| Tombigbee Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 37,347 | 13.03 | $167.01 |
| Magnolia Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 31,161 | 16.06 | $175.46 |
| Central Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 31,032 | 12.95 | $164.78 |
| Northcentral Mississippi Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 29,392 | 13.32 | $189.73 |
| North East Mississippi Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 26,836 | 14.19 | $164.69 |
| Southwest Mississippi Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 23,095 | 15.34 | $152.29 |
| Tallahatchie Valley Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 21,509 | 12.95 | $172.54 |
| Delta Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 21,089 | 12.70 | $129.54 |
| Pontotoc Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 16,453 | 13.77 | $170.22 |
| Alcorn County Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 14,987 | 13.48 | $163.35 |
| City of Starkville | Municipal | 12,799 | 12.71 | $106.88 |
| Natchez Trace Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 12,599 | 13.46 | $153.49 |
| Tishomingo County Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 10,997 | 13.33 | $150.11 |
| Prentiss County Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 10,994 | 11.51 | $137.15 |
| City of Tupelo | Municipal | 10,646 | 11.80 | $129.27 |
| Tippah Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 10,534 | 13.94 | $159.61 |
| Monroe County Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 10,247 | 13.15 | $179.43 |
| East Mississippi Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 9,883 | 14.94 | $161.24 |
| Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association | Cooperative | 9,475 | 16.33 | $176.53 |
| City of Holly Springs | Municipal | 9,398 | 12.56 | $150.35 |
| City of Columbus | Municipal | 8,852 | 12.84 | $143.94 |
| City of Oxford | Municipal | 8,620 | 12.23 | $111.96 |
| City of New Albany | Municipal | 8,170 | 13.24 | $154.58 |
| Greenwood Utilities Commission | Municipal | 7,273 | 11.42 | $125.35 |
| City of Okolona | Municipal | 4,288 | 13.84 | $158.47 |
| City of West Point | Municipal | 2,987 | 12.88 | $120.80 |
| City of Amory | Municipal | 2,836 | 12.31 | $136.31 |
| City of Philadelphia | Municipal | 2,669 | 12.57 | $145.15 |
| City of Aberdeen | Municipal | 2,577 | 13.19 | $136.33 |
| Louisville Electric System | Municipal | 2,447 | 11.50 | $117.76 |
| City of Water Valley | Municipal | 1,523 | 13.22 | $145.00 |
| City of Macon | Municipal | 893 | 13.71 | $142.12 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in MS counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns Mississippi's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in MS | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 2 | 542,699 | 41.4% |
| Municipal utility | 15 | 85,978 | 6.6% |
| Electric cooperative | 23 | 682,813 | 52.1% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What Mississippi utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 2 | 14.37 |
| Municipal utility | 15 | 12.54 |
| Electric cooperative | 23 | 13.96 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Outside the investor-owned companies, the largest municipal utility is City of Starkville (12,799 homes), and the largest electric cooperative is Coast Electric Power Association (84,194 homes).
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These Mississippi utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
- ProfileEntergy Mississippi384 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileMississippi Power158 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileCoast Electric Power Association84 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileSinging River Electric Cooperative74 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileSouthern Pine Electric Cooperative66 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfilePearl River Valley Electric Power Association53 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- Profile4-County Electric Power Association41 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileDixie Electric Power Association38 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileTombigbee Electric Power Association37 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
How Mississippi compares
The statewide average residential price is 14.03 cents per kWh and the average bill is $166.05 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the Mississippi electricity rates page. Among utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, average prices ran from 11.51 cents at Prentiss County Electric Power Association to 16.06 cents at Magnolia Electric Power Association.
Can you switch electric companies in Mississippi?
Most households cannot choose. The company that serves your address is set by where you live. Regulation and complaints go through the Mississippi Public Service Commission.
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Mississippi electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in Mississippi?
Entergy Mississippi serves the most residential customers in Mississippi, about 384 thousand homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in Mississippi?
EIA lists 40 electric utilities with residential customers in Mississippi for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Which Mississippi utility has the lowest average price?
Among Mississippi utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, Prentiss County Electric Power Association had the lowest average residential price in 2025 at 11.51 cents per kWh and Magnolia Electric Power Association had the highest at 16.06 cents. Prices reflect the utility's costs and customer mix, so a lower price does not mean better service.
Can I choose my electric company in Mississippi?
Usually not. Households in Mississippi buy electricity from the utility, municipal system or cooperative that serves their address.