Electricity rates in Guntown, MS
Guntown (2,608 people, Lee County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Tombigbee Electric Power Association pay about 13.72¢/kWh, 7% less than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Guntown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 13.72¢ | $176 | 37K | — |
| Prentiss County Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 12.12¢ | $144 | 11K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Lee County right now
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Outage history in Lee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 70 | 147 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 45 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,318 (2.6%) | 4,969 (9.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-10 | 2025-06-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (70 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Saltillo 13.7¢
- Baldwyn 13.7¢
- Mantachie 13.7¢
- Tupelo 11.9¢
- Booneville 14.2¢
- Plantersville 13.7¢
- Verona 13.7¢
- Fulton 13.7¢
- New Albany 13.7¢
- Shannon 13.7¢
ZIP codes: 38849
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Guntown?
Most homes in Guntown get power from Tombigbee Electric Power Association, where residential customers pay an average of 13.72¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Guntown: Prentiss County Electric Power Association (12.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Guntown?
About $176 a month, based on 1,281 kWh a month (the average for Tombigbee Electric Power Association customers) at 13.72¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Guntown, MS?
3 utilities serve Guntown's ZIP codes: Tombigbee Electric Power Association, Prentiss County Electric Power Association, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Guntown?
In 2025, customers in Lee County averaged 2 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 45 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-07, when 4,969 customers (9.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.