Lafayette County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lafayette County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
At an average residential rate of 14.20 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Lafayette County enjoy a 11.95% discount from the national average rate.
Lafayette County has a population of 55,727 residents.
Northeast Mississippi Power is the largest electricity provider in Lafayette County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Lafayette County ranks 14th out of 82 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens consuming 949,895.15 megawatt hours.
No electricity production takes place in Lafayette County.
Residents in Lafayette County pay $166.77 per month for residential electricity, compared to the national average of $138.02.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
949,895 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.05 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
357,936,653 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,423.04 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Oxford
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Oxford Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.14¢ per kWh
- 2.8% higher than last month
- 3.98% higher than April last year
- 3.46% higher than the Mississippi average
- 10.45% lower than the US average
- 304th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 140 since April last year
- 16,306th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,083 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 176 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.96¢ per kWh
- 0.35% higher than last month
- 2.05% higher than April last year
- 4.39% higher than the Mississippi average
- 13.43% lower than the US average
- 326th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 8 since April last year
- 12,807th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 53 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 100 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$114.27 per month
- 4.25% lower than last month
- 2.06% lower than April last year
- 2.94% lower than the Mississippi average
- 1.35% higher than the US average
- 198th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 129 since April last year
- 19,627th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,605 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,671 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$153.56 per month
- 0.13% lower than last month
- 2.99% higher than April last year
- 2.47% lower than the Mississippi average
- 12.85% higher than the US average
- 66th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 154 since April last year
- 24,770th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 189 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,908 since April last year
Oxford, MS Electricity Overview
Oxford has an average residential electricity rate of 13.96 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is more than the Mississippi average price of 13.37 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the United States average of 16.12 cents. Oxford Electric Utilities has an estimated 10,071 residential customers, more than any other provider in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Oxford averages 6,423.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 166,093,346.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 14th highest for total emissions in Mississippi. The electricity used in Oxford has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oxford
Oxford residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Oxford, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.27 | 168.14 | 355,187.57 | 50,675,077.59 | |
| Oxford Electric Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.91 | 122.32 | 93,057.8 | 12,010,011.69 |
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University CDP, MS Electricity Overview
University CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 14.33 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is more than the Mississippi average price of 13.37 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the United States average of 16.12 cents. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the University CDP average is 20.40% higher at $166.17 per month. With an estimated 36 total residential customers, Oxford Electric Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. University CDP averages 6,423.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 22,743,978.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 86th highest for total emissions in Mississippi. The electricity used in University CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in University CDP
University CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in University CDP, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.27 | 168.14 | 355,187.57 | 50,675,077.59 | |
| Oxford Electric Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.91 | 122.32 | 93,057.8 | 12,010,011.69 |
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Abbeville, MS Electricity Overview
Abbeville has an average residential electricity rate of 14.39 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is more than the Mississippi average price of 13.37 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the United States average of 16.12 cents. Consumers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $168.18. This is 21.85% above the US average bill of $138.02. Northeast Mississippi Power is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Abbeville averages 6,423.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 2,800,444.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 286th highest for total emissions in Mississippi. The electricity used in Abbeville has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Abbeville
Abbeville residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Abbeville, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.27 | 168.14 | 355,187.57 | 50,675,077.59 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Lafayette County, Mississippi?
By total customer count, Northeast Mississippi Power is the largest electricity company in Lafayette County, Mississippi.
How many electric companies offer service in Lafayette County, Mississippi?
Lafayette County, Mississippi is home to 3 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Lafayette County, Mississippi?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Mississippi Power | 19,324 |
| 2 | Oxford Electric Utilities | 10,019 |
| 3 | Tallahatchie Valley Electric | 678 |
