Electricity rates in 39662 — Ruth, MS
Homes in ZIP 39662 pay about 15.0¢ per kWh (Magnolia Electric Power Assn, 2024 average). The Mississippi average is 14.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 15.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 39662 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 39662
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Electric Power Assn Cooperative | 15.0¢ 2024 | $165 | 31,070 |
| Entergy Mississippi LLC Investor Owned · serves Lincoln County | 16.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $157 | 384,611 |
| Southwest Mississippi E P A Cooperative · serves Lincoln County | 15.0¢ 2024 | $146 | 23,153 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Lincoln County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Mississippi price trend
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 39662
How much does electricity cost in 39662?
About 15.0¢ per kWh for homes (Magnolia Electric Power Assn, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $135.
Who is the electric utility for 39662?
Magnolia Electric Power Assn, with about 31,070 residential customers in Mississippi; 2 other utilities also serve 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¢.