Benton County, MS: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Benton County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Benton County, MS is $134.46
  • The average electricity rate in Benton County, MS is 12.58¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Benton County, MS

The average residential electric bill in Benton County, MS is $134.46 per month. Benton County, MS is the 2nd most expensive county in Mississippi for electricity.

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Benton County, Mississippi Electricity Overview

During the course of the preceding year, Benton County saw a 3.79% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.

Benton County has the 4th largest electricity generation in Mississippi out of 82 counties, generating 7,173,211 megawatt hours.

The largest electricity provider in Benton County by total customers is Holly Springs Utilities.

Benton County generates 100.00% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel types. This equates to 933.16 megawatt hours per resident and places Benton County as the 3rd highest county in the state out of 82 counties for non-renewable generation per capita each year.

Roughly 100.00% of Benton County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuels, making it the 4th highest county in the state out of 82 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel sources.

At $134.46, the Benton County average monthly residential electric expense is 8.49% lower than the US average.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    130,123 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.93 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    7,173,211 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    7,173,211 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    933.16 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    48,641,906 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,327.81 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Hickory Flat

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Hickory Flat Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

13.18¢ per kWh

  • 1.6% higher than last month
  • 10.93% higher than November last year
  • 7.52% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 22.61% lower than the US average
  • 25th in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 6,287th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 559 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,488 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

12.57¢ per kWh

  • 0.87% higher than last month
  • 4.35% higher than November last year
  • 6.41% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 23.78% lower than the US average
  • 27th in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
  • 5,621st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 89 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 63 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$117.13 per month

  • 12.51% lower than last month
  • 14.48% higher than November last year
  • 7.05% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 0.94% lower than the US average
  • 43rd in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since November last year
  • 16,066th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6,474 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,854 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$143.8 per month

  • 0.87% higher than last month
  • 6.53% higher than November last year
  • 8% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 1.09% higher than the US average
  • 43rd in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
  • 17,075th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 271 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,932 since November last year

Hickory Flat, MS Electricity Overview

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Hickory Flat's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.57 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Mississippi and nationwide average prices of 13.39 and 16.66 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Hickory Flat has the 237th largest population in the state, with 755 residents residing within the city's borders. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $143.8. This is 2.14% less than the US average of $146.93.

On average, Hickory Flat citizens emit 6,355.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 209th worst polluting city out of 428 cities in Mississippi based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 4,798,644.38 kilograms, which is the 236th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Hickory Flat has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hickory Flat

Hickory Flat residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.133/kWh$0.096/kWh$202.62/mo.$94.23/mo.
27th12.57¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hickory Flat
43rd$143.8Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hickory Flat Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hickory Flat, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
New Albany Light Gas and WaterBUNDLED12.16140.71115,089.8313,996,272.29

Ashland, MS Electricity Overview

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Ashland's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.77 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Mississippi and nationwide average prices of 13.39 and 16.66 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Ashland has the 268th largest population in the state, with 565 residents residing within the city's borders. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $127.18. This is 13.44% less than the US average of $146.93.

On average, Ashland citizens emit 6,355.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 15th worst polluting city out of 428 cities in Mississippi based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 3,591,038.51 kilograms, which is the 267th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Ashland has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ashland

Ashland residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.136/kWh$0.100/kWh$215.02/mo.$88.68/mo.
48th12.77¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ashland
11th$127.18Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ashland Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ashland, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Holly Springs UtilitiesBUNDLED12.35124.45113,957.7214,073,736.47

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Snow Lake Shores, MS Electricity Overview

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Snow Lake Shores' citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.77 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the Mississippi and nationwide average prices of 13.39 and 16.66 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Snow Lake Shores has the 305th largest population in the state, with 374 residents residing within the city's borders. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $127.18. This is 13.44% less than the US average of $146.93.

On average, Snow Lake Shores citizens emit 6,355.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 15th worst polluting city out of 428 cities in Mississippi based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,377,076.82 kilograms, which is the 304th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Snow Lake Shores has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Snow Lake Shores

Snow Lake Shores residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.136/kWh$0.100/kWh$215.02/mo.$88.68/mo.
48th12.77¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Snow Lake Shores
11th$127.18Average residential monthly electricity bill for Snow Lake Shores Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Snow Lake Shores, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Holly Springs UtilitiesBUNDLED12.35124.45113,957.7214,073,736.47

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Benton County, Mississippi Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Benton County, Mississippi

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Benton County MS Natural Gas 7,173,21112,681,459,792.22373.8218

Benton County, Mississippi Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Benton County citizens emit 6,327.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 66th highest polluting county out of 82 counties in the state and 855th out of 3221 counties nationally. With total emissions of 48,641,905.93 kilograms, the county ranks 75th highest in Mississippi for total pollution from electricity use. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in Benton County, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Benton County has one power generation plant within its borders.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 providers who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 11.14%. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.43% and the Mississippi average is 2.61%, resulting in a rank of 2956th best in the nation and a state rank of 82nd best out of 3221 and 82 counties, respectively.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Benton County, Mississippi?

The largest electricity supplier in Benton County, Mississippi by total revenue is Holly Springs Utilities.

How many electric companies offer service in Benton County, Mississippi?

Benton County, Mississippi is home to 3 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

How many power plants are located within Benton County, Mississippi?

Benton County, Mississippi has one active power plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Benton County, Mississippi?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Holly Springs Utilities4,434
2Tippah Electric Power3,007
3New Albany Light Gas and Water2,229

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-07-16