Electricity rates in Hernando, MS
Hernando (15,503 people, DeSoto 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 Hernando
| 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 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in DeSoto County right now
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Outage history in DeSoto County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 103 | 276 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 21 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,650 (7%) | 7,975 (8.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-05-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (103 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Horn Lake 15.2¢
- Lynchburg 15.2¢
- Southaven 15.2¢
- Walls 15.2¢
- Olive Branch 15.2¢
- Senatobia 15.2¢
- Byhalia 15.2¢
- Tunica Resorts 15.2¢
- Como 15.2¢
- North Tunica 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 38632
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hernando?
Most homes in Hernando 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 Hernando: Tallahatchie Valley E P A (13.63¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hernando?
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 Hernando, MS?
3 utilities serve Hernando's ZIP codes: Entergy Mississippi, Tallahatchie Valley E P A, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hernando?
In 2025, customers in DeSoto County averaged 4 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 21 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-19, when 7,975 customers (8.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.