Electricity rates in Canton, MS
Canton (13,676 people, Madison County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Mississippi pay about 15.15¢/kWh, 3% more than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Canton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor-owned utility | 15.15¢ | $183 | 384K | 640 |
| Central Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $173 | 31K | 808 |
| Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 17.19¢ | $186 | 9,475 | — |
Power outages in Madison County right now
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Outage history in Madison County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,311 | 1,086 |
| Days with outages | 121 | 119 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,003 (27.5%) | 5,083 (15.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-03-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,311 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Madison 15.2¢
- Ridgeland 15.2¢
- Kearney Park 15.2¢
- Flora 15.2¢
- Pickens 15.2¢
- Flowood 15.2¢
- Jackson 15.2¢
- Brandon 15.2¢
- Pearl 15.2¢
- Pelahatchie 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 39046
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Canton?
Most homes in Canton get power from Entergy Mississippi, where residential customers pay an average of 15.15¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Canton: Central Electric Power Association (13.63¢), Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association (17.19¢).
What is the average electric bill in Canton?
About $183 a month, based on 1,210 kWh a month (the average for Entergy Mississippi customers) at 15.15¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Canton, MS?
3 utilities serve Canton's ZIP codes: Entergy Mississippi, Central Electric Power Association, Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Canton?
In 2025, customers in Madison County averaged 18 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 119 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-04, when 5,083 customers (15.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.