EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 38873 — Tishomingo, MS

Homes in ZIP 38873 pay about 10.9¢ per kWh (Prentiss County Elec Pwr Assn, 2024 average). The Mississippi average is 14.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price10.9¢per kWh
UtilityPrentiss County Elec Pwr Assn
MS average14.4¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1281,177 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$54
900 kWh / month$98
1,200 kWh / month · avg. use$130

Monthly cost at the average price of 10.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 38873 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 38873

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in MS
Prentiss County Elec Pwr Assn
Cooperative
10.9¢
2024
$12810,999
Tishomingo County E P A
Cooperative
12.8¢
2024
$14210,943

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Tishomingo County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Mississippi price trend

10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Mississippi averageU.S. average 10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Mississippi averageU.S. average
Mississippi averageU.S. average
Aug 202614.4¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+6%13.6¢
vs. 5 years ago+25.9%11.5¢
Record high16.8¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$2391,655 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, East South Central14.7¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the East South Central region, which includes Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee.

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions about 38873

How much does electricity cost in 38873?

About 10.9¢ per kWh for homes (Prentiss County Elec Pwr Assn, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $98.

Who is the electric utility for 38873?

Prentiss County Elec Pwr Assn, with about 10,999 residential customers in Mississippi; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.

Is electricity in MS getting more expensive?

The Mississippi residential average was 14.4¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 6% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.