Electric Rates & Providers in Lafayette County, MS

Lafayette County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Lafayette County, MS is $153.25
  • The average electricity rate in Lafayette County, MS is 13.09¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lafayette County, MS

The average residential electric bill in Lafayette County, MS is $153.25 per month. Lafayette County, MS is the 25th most expensive county in Mississippi for electricity.

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Lafayette County, Mississippi Electricity Overview

At an average residential rate of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Lafayette County enjoy a 21.24% discount from the national average rate.

The largest electricity provider in Lafayette County by megawatt hours sold is Northeast Mississippi Power.

Releasing 357,727,590.46 kilograms of CO2 gases, Lafayette County has the 797th worst pollution level due to electricity use of any county in the country.

Lafayette County citizens are responsible for 6,419.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, making them the 25th highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.

Lafayette County saw a 3.40% rise in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the most recent year.

Lafayette County has no power production sources and must import all of the electricity used in the county.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    939,665 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.86 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    357,727,590 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,419.29 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Oxford

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Oxford Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

13.66¢ per kWh

  • 1.6% higher than last month
  • 10.93% higher than November last year
  • 4.2% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 19.83% lower than the US average
  • 65th in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 107 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since November last year
  • 7,457th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 673 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,460 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.02¢ per kWh

  • 0.87% higher than last month
  • 4.29% higher than November last year
  • 3.05% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 21.04% lower than the US average
  • 82nd in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since November last year
  • 7,247th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 241 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 400 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$110.15 per month

  • 12.51% lower than last month
  • 14.49% higher than November last year
  • 12.59% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 6.84% lower than the US average
  • 19th in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
  • 12,363rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7,158 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,667 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$135.22 per month

  • 0.87% higher than last month
  • 6.54% higher than November last year
  • 13.49% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 4.94% lower than the US average
  • 19th in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
  • 14,058th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 469 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,241 since November last year

Oxford, MS Electricity Overview

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Oxford has an average residential electricity rate of 13.02 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Mississippi and national average prices of 13.35 and 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $146.54, while the Oxford average is 7.73% lower at $135.22 per month. With an estimated 10,501 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. Oxford averages 6,419.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 165,996,335.02 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 September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.139/kWh$0.102/kWh$190.31/mo.$87.71/mo.
82nd13.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Oxford
19th$135.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oxford Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Oxford, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northeast Mississippi PowerBUNDLED13.15152.29360,778.7747,442,808.5
Oxford Electric UtilitiesBUNDLED11.80108.2594,083.5311,104,861.31

University CDP, MS Electricity Overview

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University CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 13.51 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is more than the Mississippi average price of 13.35 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the United States average of 16.62 cents. Oxford Electric Utilities has an estimated 38 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. University CDP averages 6,419.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 22,730,694.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 83rd 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 September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.106/kWh$213.61/mo.$99.30/mo.
241st13.51¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of University CDP
87th$153.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for University CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in University CDP, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northeast Mississippi PowerBUNDLED13.15152.29360,778.7747,442,808.5
Oxford Electric UtilitiesBUNDLED11.80108.2594,083.5311,104,861.31

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Abbeville, MS Electricity Overview

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Abbeville has an average residential electricity rate of 13.60 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is more than the Mississippi average price of 13.35 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the United States average of 16.62 cents. Abbeville has the 286th highest population in Mississippi, with 436 citizens residing within the city's borders. Northeast Mississippi Power has an estimated 111 residential customers, more than any other electricity supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Abbeville averages 6,419.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 2,798,809.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 285th 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 September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.144/kWh$0.106/kWh$218.38/mo.$101.67/mo.
270th13.60¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Abbeville
139th$156.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for Abbeville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Abbeville, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northeast Mississippi PowerBUNDLED13.15152.29360,778.7747,442,808.5

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Lafayette County, Mississippi Production Fuel Makeup

Energy Loss

The county has 3 providers who are reporting energy loss from their power grid. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 3.88%. With a state average energy loss of 2.61%, Lafayette County is the 32nd best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Lafayette County:

  • Abbeville, Mississippi:
    • Northeast Mississippi Power: 100.00%
  • Oxford, Mississippi:
    • Oxford Electric Utilities: 31.89%
    • Northeast Mississippi Power: 68.11%
  • Taylor, Mississippi:
    • Northeast Mississippi Power: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northeast Mississippi Power19,816
2Oxford Electric Utilities10,539
3Tallahatchie Valley Electric703

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