Jefferson County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Jefferson County, MS is $149.47
- The average electricity rate in Jefferson County, MS is 14.45¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Jefferson County, MS
The average residential electric bill in Jefferson County, MS is $149.47 per month. Jefferson County, MS is the 14th most expensive county in Mississippi for electricity.
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Jefferson County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
Throughout the last 12 months, Jefferson County had a 2.17% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.
Citizens of Jefferson County use enough electricity to release 6,391.99 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per capita, which is the 791st highest amount of pollution from electric consumption for a county in the US.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Jefferson County is Southwest Mississippi Electric Power Association.
Releasing 46,572,020.69 kilograms of CO2 gases, Jefferson County has the 2312th highest pollution level from electricity use out of 3221 counties in the country.
Citizens of the county are faced with an average of 1.51 power outages each year, with an average of 177.86 minutes per outage.
The national average residential rate per kilowatt hour is 16.73 cents, while residents of Jefferson County benefit from an average rate that is 13.68% below that at 14.45 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
123,290 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.92 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
46,572,021 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,391.99 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Fayette
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Fayette Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.61¢ per kWh
- 8.93% higher than last month
- 2.55% higher than November last year
- 2.46% higher than the Mississippi average
- 14.26% lower than the US average
- 327th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 159 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 32 since November last year
- 11,974th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,305 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,667 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.45¢ per kWh
- 0.23% higher than last month
- 2.09% lower than November last year
- 0.16% higher than the Mississippi average
- 18.43% lower than the US average
- 226th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has increased by 18 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 115 since November last year
- 8,695th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 165 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,659 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$122.04 per month
- 13.93% lower than last month
- 0.61% higher than November last year
- 3.15% lower than the Mississippi average
- 3.21% higher than the US average
- 181st in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 118 since November last year
- 18,215th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 6,610 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 927 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$156.87 per month
- 0.04% higher than last month
- 3.31% lower than November last year
- 0.36% higher than the Mississippi average
- 10.29% higher than the US average
- 235th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 23 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 160 since November last year
- 22,236th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 47 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,034 since November last year
Fayette, MS Electricity Overview
On average, Fayette's citizens purchase residential electricity for 13.45 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 0.06% below Mississippi's average price of 13.46 cents, ranking the city at 226th out of 428 cities in Mississippi for lowest average electricity rate. The city deals with an average of 1.51 power outages per consumer a year. These outages are on average 266.29 minutes. In comparison, the US average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes each outage. Entergy Mississippi is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
In Fayette, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 10,246,355.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 160th largest amount in Mississippi out of 428 cities. More importantly, the city averages 6,391.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fayette
Fayette residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fayette, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | BUNDLED | 13.34 | 160.08 | 5,541,652.41 | 739,004,930 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Jefferson County, Mississippi?
By total revenue, Southwest Mississippi Electric Power Association is the largest electricity company in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
How many electric companies offer service in Jefferson County, Mississippi?
There are 2 electricity providers offering service in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
What electricity companies offer service in Jefferson County, Mississippi?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwest Mississippi Electric Power Association | 4,681 |
| 2 | Entergy Mississippi | 515 |
