Electricity rates in Charleston, MS
Charleston (2,048 people, Tallahatchie 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 Charleston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor-owned utility | 15.15¢ | $183 | 384K | 640 |
| Tallahatchie Valley E P A | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $182 | 22K | 898 |
| Delta Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 13.37¢ | $136 | 21K | 1,941 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Tallahatchie County right now
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Outage history in Tallahatchie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 989 | 1,276 |
| Days with outages | 95 | 91 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,637 (30.5%) | 1,227 (22.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-09 | 2025-05-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (989 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mikoma 15.2¢
- Lambert 15.2¢
- Marks 15.2¢
- Tutwiler 15.2¢
- Grenada 15.2¢
- Batesville 15.2¢
- Water Valley 14.9¢
- Drew 15.2¢
- Sardis 15.2¢
- Jonestown 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 38921
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Charleston?
Most homes in Charleston 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 Charleston: Tallahatchie Valley E P A (13.63¢), Delta Electric Power Association (13.37¢).
What is the average electric bill in Charleston?
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 Charleston, MS?
4 utilities serve Charleston's ZIP codes: Entergy Mississippi, Tallahatchie Valley E P A, Delta Electric Power Association, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Charleston?
In 2025, customers in Tallahatchie County averaged 21 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 91 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-26, when 1,227 customers (22.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.