Electricity rates in De Kalb, MS
De Kalb (1,057 people, Kemper County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on 4-County Electric Power Association pay about 13.87¢/kWh, 6% less than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving De Kalb
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-County Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 13.87¢ | $168 | 41K | 215 |
| 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 Kemper County right now
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Outage history in Kemper County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 518 | 452 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,842 (37.5%) | 1,170 (23.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-27 | 2025-03-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (518 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Meridian Station 15.7¢
- Collinsville 13.6¢
- Macon 13.9¢
- Marion 16.4¢
- Nellieburg 16.4¢
- Philadelphia 13.6¢
- Meridian 16.4¢
- Union 16.4¢
- Brooksville 13.9¢
- Coldwater 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 39328
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in De Kalb?
Most homes in De Kalb get power from 4-County Electric Power Association, where residential customers pay an average of 13.87¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of De Kalb: Central Electric Power Association (13.63¢), East Mississippi Electric Power Association (15.73¢).
What is the average electric bill in De Kalb?
About $168 a month, based on 1,209 kWh a month (the average for 4-County Electric Power Association customers) at 13.87¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in De Kalb, MS?
4 utilities serve De Kalb's ZIP codes: 4-County Electric Power Association, 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 De Kalb?
In 2025, customers in Kemper County averaged 7 hr 32 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-29, when 1,170 customers (23.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.