Electricity rates in 39762 — Mississippi State, MS
Homes in ZIP 39762 pay about 12.1¢ per kWh (City of Starkville, 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 12.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 39762 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 39762
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MS |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Starkville Municipal | 12.1¢ 2024 | $104 | 12,632 |
| 4-County Electric Power Assn Cooperative · serves Oktibbeha County | 14.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $156 | 41,076 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Oktibbeha 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 39762
How much does electricity cost in 39762?
About 12.1¢ per kWh for homes (City of Starkville, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $109.
Who is the electric utility for 39762?
City of Starkville, with about 12,632 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¢.