Average Electric Bill in Mississippi (2026)
The average residential electric bill in Mississippi is $154.83 per month (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 9% above the U.S. average, #11 of 51 states. That reflects an average of 1,156 kWh used per month at Mississippi's rate of 13.4¢/kWh. See the breakdown by home size and estimate your own bill below.
$154.83
#11 of 51 · EIA, 2024 annual avg
1,156 kWh
per residential customer
13.4¢/kWh
9% above the U.S. average
Average electric bill in Mississippi by home size
Priced at Mississippi's 13.4¢/kWh rate, with each home size scaled to Mississippi's own average household use of 1,156 kWh a month rather than the national 863 kWh — climate and heating type move usage as much as the rate does. Still a guide: your actual kWh depends on your home and habits. National figures by home size.
| Home size | Typical monthly use | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | 670 kWh | $89.71 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 1,005 kWh | $134.57 |
| Small house | 1,206 kWh | $161.48 |
| Large house | 1,875 kWh | $251.06 |
| Mississippi average | 1,156 kWh | $154.83 |
Estimate your Mississippi electric bill
Add up your appliances and usage for a tailored monthly estimate.
Estimated bill
$210/mo
- Total usage
- 1,200 kWh/mo
- Yearly bill
- $2,517
What drives the bill
- Heating & cooling$65.92 33%
- Water heating$41.20 21%
- EV charging$49.44 25%
- Appliances, lighting & other$41.20 21%
- Fixed charge$12.00
Estimate from your major loads. The rate and fixed charge are printed on your bill — heating/cooling and water heating usually dominate, so start there for the biggest impact.
Frequently asked questions
Average bill by utility in Mississippi
The state average blends every provider — what you pay depends on your utility.