Electricity rates in Carthage, MS
Carthage (4,899 people, Leake County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Mississippi pay about 15.15¢/kWh, 3% more than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Carthage
| 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 |
| East Mississippi Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 15.73¢ | $170 | 9,883 | 6 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Leake County right now
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Outage history in Leake County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 476 | 437 |
| Days with outages | 85 | 106 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,477 (25.7%) | 3,069 (22.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-23 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (476 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Walnut Grove 16.4¢
- Coldwater 15.2¢
- Hillsboro 16.4¢
- Kosciusko 15.2¢
- Conehatta 15.0¢
- Philadelphia 13.6¢
- Forest 16.4¢
- Union 16.4¢
- Morton 15.2¢
- Goodman 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 39051
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Carthage?
Most homes in Carthage 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 Carthage: Central Electric Power Association (13.63¢), East Mississippi Electric Power Association (15.73¢).
What is the average electric bill in Carthage?
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 Carthage, MS?
4 utilities serve Carthage's ZIP codes: Entergy Mississippi, Central Electric Power Association, East Mississippi Electric Power Association, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Carthage?
In 2025, customers in Leake County averaged 7 hr 17 min without power. Outages hit 106 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 3,069 customers (22.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.